Oth disp fx of lower end l humer, subs for fx w routn heal

Other displaced fracture of lower end of left humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a fracture located at the distal (lower) end of the left humerus that is no longer in its anatomical position (displaced). The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the lower left humerus. It signifies that the fracture is progressing through a normal healing process. This would be used after the initial treatment and stabilization of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a 7th character extender "D" for subsequent encounter with routine healing.
Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "lower end of humerus" on the left side.
Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures with delayed or nonunion healing.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.492Other displaced fracture of lower end of left humerus

S42.492D(current)

Crosswalks

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

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