Unsp fx shaft of humerus, left arm, subs for fx w routn heal

Unspecified fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient with an unspecified fracture located in the shaft of their left humerus. At this stage, the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters where a patient is receiving routine follow-up care for a left humeral shaft fracture. This is appropriate when the fracture is progressing through normal healing stages and no complications or delayed healing are noted.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for routine follow-up after initial treatment.
Verify the fracture location is specifically the shaft of the humerus and on the left side.
Do not use if the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion; different codes apply for those scenarios.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.302Unspecified fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm

S42.302D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.11ApproxICD-9 V54.11ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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