Oth nondisp fx of low end unsp humer, 7thG

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient experiencing delayed healing of a nondisplaced fracture in the lower part of an unspecified humerus. The fracture is not fully healed within the expected timeframe, requiring continued medical management.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing care of a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced distal humerus fracture that is not progressing to union as anticipated. This includes situations where the physician documents "delayed healing," "non-union suspected," or similar terminology during a subsequent visit.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a previously treated fracture.
This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
Laterality (left/right) is unspecified; if known, a more specific code should be used.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.496Other nondisp fx of lower end of unspecified humerus

S42.496G(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