Disp fx of shaft of left clavicle, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a fracture located in the shaft of the left collarbone that has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. The fracture was initially displaced, meaning the bone fragments were out of alignment. This code is used when the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific malunited fracture.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up visits or treatment for a patient whose left clavicle shaft fracture has healed in an unsatisfactory position. This includes scenarios where the malunion is being monitored, or the patient is undergoing rehabilitation or further surgical intervention to address the malunion. It indicates that the initial treatment for the fracture has concluded, and the current encounter is focused on managing the resulting malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "shaft" of the "left clavicle."
• Verify that the encounter is "subsequent" and not for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.
• Always sequence this code with an external cause code if the cause of the original fracture is known and relevant to the current encounter.