Displ commnt fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thJ

Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a complex injury involving a comminuted fracture of the shaft of the right ulna, where the bone fragments are separated (displaced). It specifically indicates an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and that the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced comminuted open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the right ulnar shaft is experiencing delayed healing. This applies after the initial treatment phase, during ongoing management of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
Verify the fracture is indeed of the right ulna shaft and is displaced and comminuted.
Confirm the initial open fracture was classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.251Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm

S52.251J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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