Oth fx upr end l ulna, 7thJ

Other fracture of upper end of left ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture in the upper portion of the left ulna that is not specifically classified as an olecranon or coronoid process fracture. It indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now being managed during a subsequent encounter due to delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously sustained severe open fracture of the proximal left ulna, and the healing process is not progressing as expected. It would be used when the fracture site remains open or is complicated by delayed union.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies the left ulna and confirms the original fracture was an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care and that delayed healing is explicitly noted.
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.092Other fracture of upper end of left ulna

S52.092J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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