Displ spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thD

Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a fracture of the ulna's shaft that is spiral in nature and has shifted from its normal alignment. The fracture is currently healing as expected, and the specific arm affected (left or right) was not documented.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for a subsequent encounter for a previously diagnosed displaced spiral ulna shaft fracture. This is appropriate when the fracture is closed, and the physician's documentation indicates routine healing without complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing."
This code is for an unspecified arm; use more specific codes if laterality is documented.
Do not use for initial treatment, malunion, nonunion, or delayed healing.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.243Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm

S52.243D(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