Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l rad, 7thE

Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient with a left radial shaft fracture that is oblique and has not shifted out of alignment. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, and is currently healing without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a healing, nondisplaced, oblique open fracture (Type I or II) of the left radial shaft. This includes follow-up appointments for cast checks, wound care, or physical therapy during the routine healing phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture.
Verify the fracture is of the left radius, specifically the shaft, and is nondisplaced and oblique.
Confirm the initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or Type II.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.335Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left radius

S52.335E(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

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