Oth fx upr end r ulna, subs for opn fx type I/2 w routn heal

Other fracture of upper end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained an open fracture (Type I or II) of the upper portion of their right ulna, and the fracture is now healing routinely. The "other fracture" designation indicates it's not a specifically classified fracture type like an olecranon or coronoid process fracture.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent visits for an open right ulnar fracture (proximal end) that is progressing as expected without complications. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, during the period of routine fracture healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies an "open" fracture type I or II and routine healing for this specific code.
Verify the laterality (right ulna) and the specific part of the ulna (upper end) are clearly documented.
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.091Other fracture of upper end of right ulna

S52.091E(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S52Fracture of forearm S52.0Fracture of upper end of ulna S52.00Unspecified fracture of upper end of ulna S52.001Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna S52.001AUnsp fracture of upper end of right ulna, init for clos fx