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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the left clavicle where the specific location of the break is not documented, and the bone has healed in an abnormal alignment. This malunion can lead to functional impairment, pain, or cosmetic deformity.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed left clavicle fracture that has healed incorrectly. This includes situations where the malunion is being evaluated, monitored, or treated. It is used after the initial healing process has occurred.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left clavicle.
This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
Verify laterality (left) is explicitly documented; do not assume.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.002Fracture of unspecified part of left clavicle

S42.002P(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-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