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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a comminuted fracture of the radius shaft that is not displaced, located in an unspecified arm. The initial injury was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the current encounter addresses delayed healing of this complex fracture.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously treated open comminuted radial shaft fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) where the bone is not healing at the expected rate. This applies to subsequent visits after the initial treatment, focusing on the delayed healing aspect.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
Verify the original fracture was an open comminuted radial shaft fracture, Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Do not use for initial treatment or routine follow-up without delayed healing.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S52.356J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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