Displ seg fx shaft of humer, r arm, subs for fx w routn heal

Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a right humerus shaft fracture that is broken into multiple pieces (segmental) and is out of alignment (displaced). The patient is in the healing phase following initial treatment, and the fracture is progressing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced segmental fracture of the right humeral shaft. This is appropriate for routine follow-up appointments where the fracture is showing expected signs of healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right arm" and "segmental" to support this specific code.
Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent care" and "routine healing" to differentiate from initial treatment or delayed/nonunion.
Always review the full ICD-10-CM code for laterality and encounter type to select the most precise option.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.361Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm

S42.361D(current)

Crosswalks

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

Same Category

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