S52.123H
ICD-10-CMDisplaced fracture of head of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing
This code signifies a displaced fracture of the radial head, which is the top portion of the radius bone in the forearm, that was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken). The patient is now in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, indicating that the bone is not mending at the expected rate.
Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed open, displaced radial head fracture (Type I or II) is being managed for slow or incomplete bone union. This applies after initial treatment and during ongoing monitoring for healing progression.
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