Displ seg fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thH

Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a specific type of ulna fracture where the bone is broken into segments and the pieces are not properly aligned. It specifically refers to an open fracture (skin broken) that is being treated in a follow-up visit, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents with an open segmental shaft fracture of the ulna (Type I or II) that is exhibiting delayed union. This would be used after the initial treatment of the acute fracture, during ongoing management of the healing process.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "segmental" and "displaced" for the ulna shaft fracture.
Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and that the fracture is an "open fracture type I or II" with documented "delayed healing."
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.263Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of ulna, unsp arm

S52.263H(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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