Unsp fx low end l ulna, 7thN

Unspecified fracture of lower end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the left ulna where the specific type of fracture is not documented, and the bone has failed to heal after an initial open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This indicates a complicated healing process requiring ongoing medical management.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving treatment for a nonunion of a previously diagnosed open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the distal left ulna. It should be used when the initial fracture type of the lower ulna was not specified.

💡Coding Tips

Always ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the initial open fracture.
Verify that the encounter is for ongoing care of the nonunion, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
Confirm the laterality is left and the fracture site is the lower end of the ulna.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.602Unspecified fracture of lower end of left ulna

S52.602N(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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