Displ oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thD

Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained an oblique fracture in the shaft of their right ulna, where the bone fragments are no longer in their anatomical alignment. The fracture is being managed non-surgically (closed) and is progressing through a typical healing process.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced oblique right ulnar shaft fracture is receiving routine follow-up care. This includes appointments for cast checks, X-ray monitoring of healing, or general assessment of recovery without complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for routine healing and not delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion, which have different codes.
Verify laterality (right ulna) and fracture type (oblique, shaft) are accurately documented.
Confirm the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter for routine healing.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.231Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right ulna

S52.231D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9 V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S52Fracture of forearm S52.0Fracture of upper end of ulna S52.00Unspecified fracture of upper end of ulna S52.001Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna