S52.279Header code — not billable
Monteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S52
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S52
S52Fracture of forearmS52.0Fracture of upper end of ulnaS52.00Unspecified fracture of upper end of ulnaS52.001Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulnaS52.001AUnsp fracture of upper end of right ulna, init for clos fxYesS52.001BUnsp fx upper end of right ulna, init for opn fx type I/2YesS52.001CUnsp fx upper end of right ulna, init for opn fx type 3A/B/CYesS52.001DUnsp fx upper end of r ulna, subs for clos fx w routn healYesS52.001EUnsp fx upr end r ulna, 7thEYesS52.001FUnsp fx upr end r ulna, 7thFYesS52.001GUnsp fx upper end of r ulna, subs for clos fx w delay healYesS52.001HUnsp fx upr end r ulna, 7thHYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S52.279?
S52.279 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Monteggia's fracture of unspecified ulna.
Is S52.279 a billable code?
No. S52.279 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S52.279 in?
S52.279 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S52.279 become effective?
S52.279 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S52.279?
S52.279 belongs to category S52, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.