Unsp physl fx low end ulna, unsp arm, 7thD

Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a follow-up encounter for an unspecific growth plate fracture located at the lower end of the ulna, in an unspecified arm. The fracture is currently undergoing routine healing, indicating no complications or delays in the recovery process.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is being monitored for an ulnar physeal fracture that was previously diagnosed and is now healing without issues. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, during routine follow-up appointments to assess healing progression.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified arm" if laterality is not recorded.
Confirm the encounter is for routine healing and not for delayed union, nonunion, or malunion.
Verify that the fracture location is specifically the lower end of the ulna's growth plate.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S59.009Unsp physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, unspecified arm

S59.009D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9 V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S59Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm S59.0Physeal fracture of lower end of ulna S59.00Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna S59.001