Disp fx of shaft of left clavicle, subs for fx w routn heal

Displaced fracture of shaft of left clavicle, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a left clavicle fracture that has occurred in the shaft (middle portion) of the bone and is no longer in its anatomical alignment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is returning for follow-up care of this previously diagnosed fracture, which is currently healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a displaced left clavicle shaft fracture is being monitored during the routine healing process. This includes appointments for cast checks, imaging to assess callus formation, or clinical evaluation of pain and mobility as the bone mends. It should be used when there are no signs of delayed healing, nonunion, or other complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left" clavicle and "shaft" to support this specific code.
Verify that the encounter is for routine follow-up and not for initial treatment or complications.
Pair with an external cause code if the mechanism of injury is relevant and documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.022Displaced fracture of shaft of left clavicle

S42.022D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.19ApproxICD-9 V54.19ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S42Fracture of shoulder and upper arm S42.0Fracture of clavicle S42.00Fracture of unspecified part of clavicle S42.001Fracture of unspecified part of right clavicle