Oth nondisp fx of upr end unsp humer, 7thG

Other nondisplaced fracture of upper end of unspecified humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the upper portion of the humerus that is not displaced and the specific side (left or right) is not documented. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to unite.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced fracture of the unspecified proximal humerus is being treated for delayed union. This applies when the physician explicitly documents delayed healing of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the fracture.
Confirm the fracture is nondisplaced and the specific humerus side is not specified in the medical record.
This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.296Other nondisp fx of upper end of unspecified humerus

S42.296G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.11ApproxICD-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