S52.311 is the authoritative medical code for Greenstick fracture of shaft of radius, right arm. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for greenstick fracture of shaft of radius, right arm (ICD-10-CM S52.311), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Greenstick fracture of shaft of radius, right arm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S52.311. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic amputation of forearm S58.-. Excludes2 (not included here): fracture at wrist and hand level S62.-; periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint M97.4; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; injuries of wrist and hand S60-S69; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S52.31; The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S52.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S52.311 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- traumatic amputation of forearm S58.-
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- fracture at wrist and hand level S62.-
- periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint M97.4
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- injuries of wrist and hand S60-S69
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S52.311 be billed directly?
No. S52.311 (Greenstick fracture of shaft of radius, right arm) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S52.311 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes in subcategory S52.31; The appropriate 7th character is to be added to all codes from category S52.
What can't be coded together with S52.311?
Per Excludes1 instructions, S52.311 must not be reported with: traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-).
Can S52.311 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S52.311 and the following may both be reported when both are present: fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-); periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S52.311, with their registry titles.
- S52 — Fracture of forearm
- S52.0 — Fracture of upper end of ulna
- S52.00 — Unspecified fracture of upper end of ulna
- S52.001 — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna
- S52.001A — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52.001B — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S52.001C — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S52.001D — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52.001E — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S52.001F — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S52.001G — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S52.001H — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S52.001J — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S52.001K — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S52.001M — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S52.001N — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S52.001P — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S52.001Q — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S52.001R — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S52.001S — Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna, sequela
- S52.002 — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna
- S52.002A — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52.002B — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
- S52.002C — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC
- S52.002D — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S52.002E — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing
- S52.002F — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing
- S52.002G — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing
- S52.002H — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
- S52.002J — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing
- S52.002K — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion
- S52.002M — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunion
- S52.002N — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion
- S52.002P — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion
- S52.002Q — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion
- S52.002R — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with malunion
- S52.002S — Unspecified fracture of upper end of left ulna, sequela
- S52.009 — Unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified ulna
- S52.009A — Unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified ulna, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S52.009B — Unspecified fracture of upper end of unspecified ulna, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II
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ICD Code S56.311
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