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

Nondisplaced comminuted 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 has broken into multiple fragments but remains in its anatomical position. The patient is in a follow-up phase where the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed left comminuted humeral shaft fracture is undergoing routine follow-up care. This includes appointments for cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging to monitor uncomplicated healing progress.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left" humerus and "shaft" involvement.
Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "nondisplaced" and "comminuted."
Confirm the encounter is for routine healing, not for delayed union, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.355Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm

S42.355D(current)

Crosswalks

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

Same Category

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