Nondisp oblique fx shaft of unsp rad, 7thJ

Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for an oblique fracture located in the shaft of an unspecified radius that is not displaced. It specifically applies to open fractures (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that are experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously treated open radial shaft fracture that is not healing as expected. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, indicating a complication of delayed union for a specific type of open fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Verify the encounter is for delayed healing, not initial treatment or routine follow-up of a healing fracture.
Confirm the fracture is of the radial shaft and is nondisplaced.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.336Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified radius

S52.336J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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