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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Galeazzi's fracture

S52.37

Galeazzi's fracture

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Galeazzi's fracture”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Galeazzi's fracture

The ICD-10-CM code for Galeazzi's fracture is S52.37 (Galeazzi's fracture).

Within S52.3 (fracture of shaft of radius), S52.37 is specifically for Galeazzi's fracture. Related codes cover unspecified fracture of shaft of radius (S52.30), Greenstick fracture of shaft of radius (S52.31), transverse fracture of shaft of radius (S52.32), oblique fracture of shaft of radius (S52.33), spiral fracture of shaft of radius (S52.34), comminuted fracture of shaft of radius (S52.35), segmental fracture of shaft of radius (S52.36), Bent bone of radius (S52.38) and 1 more.

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter for closed fracture, B for initial encounter for open fracture type I or II, C for initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, D for subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing, E for subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing, F for subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing and 10 more. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about Galeazzi's fracture ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Galeazzi's fracture?

S52.37 — Galeazzi's fracture (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S52.37 billable?

No. S52.37 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.