Nondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thK

Nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a left humerus shaft fracture that is broken into multiple pieces (comminuted) but remains in its natural anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving ongoing care for the fracture, and "nonunion" specifies that the bone fragments are failing to heal together.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed left humerus shaft fracture is being treated for a confirmed nonunion. This includes scenarios such as surgical intervention for nonunion, casting/bracing adjustments, or medication management specifically addressing the lack of bone healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "left arm," "shaft of humerus," "comminuted," "nondisplaced," and "nonunion."
Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
Distinguish from malunion (improper healing) or routine healing (S42.355D, S42.355P).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.355Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm

S42.355K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S42Fracture of shoulder and upper arm S42.0Fracture of clavicle S42.00Fracture of unspecified part of clavicle S42.001Fracture of unspecified part of right clavicle S42.001AFracture of unsp part of right clavicle, init for clos fx