Displ seg fx shaft of rad, l arm, 7thJ

Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a specific type of fracture in the shaft of the left radius, where the bone is broken into multiple pieces and is no longer aligned. It indicates that the fracture is an open wound (meaning the bone broke through the skin) and is currently in a phase of delayed healing, requiring ongoing medical management.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced segmental open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the left radial shaft is presenting for follow-up care, and the healing process is not progressing as expected. This includes situations where the patient is receiving treatment for nonunion, malunion, or other complications related to delayed bone healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
Verify the fracture is indeed segmental and displaced, and located in the shaft of the radius.
Confirm the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) was previously documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.362Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of radius, left arm

S52.362J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

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