Nondisp spiral fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thD

Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a left humerus shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting for routine follow-up appointments for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced spiral fracture of the left humeral shaft. This indicates that the fracture is progressing through its normal healing stages.

💡Coding Tips

Confirm the encounter type is for routine follow-up with no complications or delayed healing.
Verify the fracture is specifically of the humeral shaft and is nondisplaced and spiral.
Ensure the laterality is correctly identified as the left arm.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.345Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm

S42.345D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.11ApproxICD-9 V54.11ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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