Displ transverse fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thG

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the main shaft of the left humerus that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, indicating delayed union.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters with a patient who sustained a displaced transverse fracture of the left humeral shaft and is experiencing delayed healing. It should be used when the patient is still receiving active treatment for the fracture, and the delayed healing is a primary concern.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" and not nonunion or malunion, as these have different codes.
Verify the fracture is indeed of the shaft and not the proximal or distal end of the humerus.
Confirm the laterality is "left arm" and the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.322Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm

S42.322G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.11ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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