Disp fx of lateral end l clavicle, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture of the outer portion of the left collarbone that is no longer in its normal anatomical alignment, and the patient is currently in a phase of routine recovery following initial treatment. The displacement indicates that the bone fragments are separated or misaligned.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced lateral clavicle fracture is showing expected progress in healing without complications. It would be used for subsequent encounters such as cast changes, follow-up X-rays confirming routine callus formation, or physical therapy sessions during the normal healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" clavicle and "lateral end" to support this specific code.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture healing routinely; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
• Verify that the fracture was explicitly documented as "displaced" at the time of initial diagnosis.