S52.021A
ICD-10-CMDisplaced fracture of olecranon process without intraarticular extension of right ulna, initial encounter for closed fracture
This code signifies a break in the prominent bony projection at the tip of the right elbow (olecranon process) that has shifted out of its normal alignment. Importantly, the fracture does not extend into the elbow joint itself, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.
Apply this code for initial encounters involving a patient presenting with a closed, displaced fracture of the right olecranon process where imaging confirms no involvement of the articular surface. This is typically seen after direct trauma to the elbow, such as a fall onto a bent arm.
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