Multiple fx of ribs, left side, subs for fx w routn heal

This code indicates that a patient has sustained multiple fractures to the ribs on their left side. The encounter being coded is a follow-up visit where the fractures are healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment of multiple left-sided rib fractures, when the patient is progressing well through the healing process. It would be used for routine follow-up appointments, such as cast checks, imaging reviews, or physical therapy evaluations, as long as no new complications have arisen.

• Ensure documentation specifies "multiple" rib fractures and "left side."
• Verify the encounter is for routine healing and not for initial treatment or a complication.
• Confirm the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter for routine healing.