S52.102S Unspecified fracture of upper end of left radius, sequela

ICD-10-CM Code S52.102S: Unspecified fracture of upper end of left radius, sequela

ICD-10-CM code S52.102S is designated for an unspecified fracture of the upper end of the left radius, sequela. The public sources establish this specific code label and its place within a broader coding category that distinguishes encounters by laterality and healing status. Clinical literature notes that radius fractures can result in lasting sequelae, including disturbances in the distal radio-ulnar joint. 3 4 2

Plain-language overview

The supplied sources identify S52.102S as the code for an unspecified fracture of the upper end of the left radius, sequela. The sources provide this exact terminology but do not offer a plain-language definition of the term sequela. 3 4

What this code represents

Code S52.102S is grouped within a category of unspecified upper radius fractures that includes distinct codes for the right radius, the unspecified radius, and multiple encounter types for the left radius. This categorization separates sequela codes from initial and subsequent encounter codes. 4

The code S52.102S specifies left radius laterality and is distinct from S52.101S, which designates the sequela of an unspecified fracture of the upper end of the right radius. The sources also list S52.109S for an unspecified radius. 4

Clinical context

Clinical literature on radius fractures notes that these injuries can result in sequelae including shoulder-hand-finger syndrome, disturbance in the distal radio-ulnar joint, and impairment of nerve function. The coding sources do not detail these clinical conditions. 2 3

Documentation considerations

The available coding excerpts list S52.102S alongside subsequent encounter codes for routine healing, delayed healing, and nonunion. The sources do not provide specific documentation rules for distinguishing a sequela from these subsequent healing phases. 4

What the sources add

The coding sources provide the official label and hierarchical code tree for S52.102S, while the clinical literature source adds that radius fractures can result in lasting joint and nerve impairments. These sources do not explicitly link the specific clinical sequelae to the S52.102S code. 3 4 2

Coverage and utilization context

The clinical literature indicates that distal radius fractures are common injuries that have a substantial impact on health care systems. The coding sources do not provide payer-specific coverage guidelines or utilization parameters for code S52.102S. 2 4

Questions to verify

To apply this code accurately, a reader may need to verify how a provider's documentation distinguishes a sequela from a subsequent encounter for delayed healing or nonunion. The supplied excerpts do not establish the criteria for this distinction. 4

Sources

1. Rehabilitation for distal radial fractures in adults — pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov; accessed 2026-07-25.
2. Common Myths and Evidence in the Management of Distal Radius Fractures — pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov; accessed 2026-07-25.
3. EVS Explore — evsexplore.semantics.cancer.gov; accessed 2026-07-25.
4. ICD-10-CM 2024 | S52.10 - Unspecified fracture of upper end of radius — unboundmedicine.com; accessed 2026-07-25.