Nondisp commnt fx shaft of rad, unsp arm, 7thF

Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a comminuted fracture of the shaft of the radius that is not displaced, located in an unspecified arm. It specifically applies to a subsequent encounter for an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is now healing routinely.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated open comminuted radial shaft fracture. The fracture must be nondisplaced and showing expected healing progress without complications. It is used after the initial treatment phase, indicating ongoing routine management.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture.
Verify the fracture is nondisplaced and comminuted, affecting the radial shaft.
Confirm the original open fracture was classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.356Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of radius, unsp arm

S52.356F(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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