S52.035H
ICD-10-CMNondisplaced fracture of olecranon process with intraarticular extension of left ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
This code signifies a left elbow injury involving a fracture of the olecranon process that extends into the joint space, but without displacement of the bone fragments. It specifically indicates that this is not the initial treatment encounter, and the fracture is an open fracture (Type I or II) that is experiencing delayed healing.
This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed open, intraarticular olecranon fracture of the left ulna. It should be used when documentation explicitly states the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, indicating that the expected healing timeline has been exceeded. This code would be selected for subsequent visits involving wound care, monitoring of healing progress, or adjustments to treatment plans for the delayed union.
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