S52: Fracture of forearm

Notes

  • A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
  • A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
  • The open fracture designations are based on the Gustilo open fracture classification

Excludes1

  • traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)

Excludes2

  • fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)