Nondisp spiral fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thG

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a left humerus shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and remains in its anatomical position. 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

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced spiral fracture of the left humeral shaft is being managed for delayed healing. This applies when the fracture has not united within the typical timeframe for this type of injury, but there is still potential for healing without surgical intervention.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral" morphology of the fracture.
Confirm the encounter is for ongoing management of the fracture with documented delayed healing, not initial treatment or routine follow-up without complications.
Verify laterality (left arm) is explicitly stated in the medical record.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.345Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm

S42.345G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.11ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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