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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the left upper arm bone (humerus) where the specific type of fracture is not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up visits when a patient with an unclassified left humeral shaft fracture is experiencing delayed union. This applies to situations where the fracture has not healed within the typical timeframe and requires continued medical management.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "left arm" and "delayed healing" for the humeral shaft fracture.
This code requires a seventh character "G" for subsequent encounter with delayed healing.
Do not use if the fracture type (e.g., transverse, oblique) is specified; a more specific code would be appropriate.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S42.302G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.11ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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