S42.294G
ICD-10-CMOther nondisplaced fracture of upper end of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
This code signifies a fracture in the upper part of the right humerus that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and the "delayed healing" specifies that the bone is not mending at the expected rate.
Use this code when a patient presents for a follow-up visit for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced fracture of the upper right humerus, and the physician documents that the fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This applies to situations where the patient is still undergoing active treatment or monitoring for the slow-healing fracture.
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