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

Nondisplaced 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 right arm ulna shaft fracture that is broken into multiple pieces (comminuted) but remains in its anatomical position (nondisplaced). It specifically applies to an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is being treated during a subsequent encounter where the healing process is delayed.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up visits or ongoing treatment of a patient with a previously diagnosed right ulna shaft comminuted open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is not healing as expected. This indicates the fracture site is still open to the environment and requires continued management due to delayed union.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the ulna shaft fracture.
Verify the original open fracture was classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC and that the current encounter addresses delayed healing.
Always sequence this code after any associated external cause codes, if applicable.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.254Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm

S52.254J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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