Fracture of unsp part of l clavicle, subs for fx w nonunion

Fracture of unspecified part of left clavicle, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the left clavicle where the specific location of the break is not documented, and the fracture has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment. The patient is currently receiving care for this persistent nonunion.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a left clavicle fracture that has been previously treated but has not united. This includes situations where surgical intervention (e.g., bone grafting, internal fixation) or conservative management is being undertaken to address the nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left clavicle.
This code requires a seventh character "K" for subsequent encounter with nonunion.
Do not use for initial treatment of the fracture or for malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.002Fracture of unspecified part of left clavicle

S42.002K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S42Fracture of shoulder and upper arm S42.0Fracture of clavicle S42.00Fracture of unspecified part of clavicle S42.001Fracture of unspecified part of right clavicle S42.001AFracture of unsp part of right clavicle, init for clos fx