Displ commnt fx shaft of rad, l arm, 7thG

Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a left-sided radius shaft fracture that is broken into multiple pieces (comminuted) and is not properly aligned (displaced). The patient is in a later stage of care, specifically for a closed fracture that is healing slower than expected.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced comminuted fracture of the left radial shaft is being treated for delayed union. This includes situations where the fracture has not fully consolidated within the expected timeframe, but the skin remains intact over the fracture site.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
Verify the fracture is indeed comminuted and displaced, as other S52.3 subcategories exist for different fracture types.
This "G" encounter code is used after the initial treatment has been provided, indicating ongoing care for a healing complication.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.352Displaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, left arm

S52.352G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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