Nondisp seg fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thD

Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture in the middle section of their left upper arm bone that did not shift out of alignment. The fracture is currently healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced segmental shaft fracture of the left humerus is seen for routine follow-up, cast changes, or physical therapy, and the fracture is progressing well towards union. It indicates that the healing process is on track and no new complications have arisen.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for a subsequent visit, not the initial treatment.
Verify the fracture is specifically of the shaft of the left humerus and is nondisplaced and segmental.
Confirm that the documentation supports routine healing without any delayed union, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S42.365Nondisp segmental fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm

S42.365D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.11ApproxICD-9 V54.11ApproxICD-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