Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thJ

Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a transverse fracture of the shaft of an unspecified ulna that is displaced and was initially an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. The current encounter is for ongoing management due to delayed healing of this specific fracture.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving treatment for a previously diagnosed open transverse ulnar shaft fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is not healing as expected. This indicates a complication in the healing process requiring continued medical intervention.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
Verify the original fracture was an open transverse shaft fracture of the ulna, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
This code is for an unspecified ulna; if left or right is documented, a more specific code should be used.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.223Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unspecified ulna

S52.223J(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