Displ oblique fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thK

Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a situation where a patient has a left humerus shaft fracture that is oblique in nature and the bone fragments are not properly aligned. Crucially, this code signifies that the fracture is not healing as expected (nonunion) and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing issue.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced oblique fracture of the left humeral shaft is being treated for nonunion. This includes visits for evaluation of the nonunion, planning for further surgical intervention, or ongoing conservative management of the unhealed fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the fracture.
Verify the fracture is specifically of the humeral shaft and is oblique and displaced.
Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.332Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm

S42.332K(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