Oth fx shaft of l ulna, 7thH

Other fracture of shaft of left ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture in the middle section (shaft) of the left ulna that is not otherwise specified as a specific type of fracture. It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) classified as Type I or II, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a left ulnar shaft fracture that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now exhibiting delayed healing. This would apply during subsequent visits after the initial treatment of the fracture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left ulna" and "shaft" to differentiate from other forearm bones or ulnar fracture locations.
Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open fracture, Type I or II, and that delayed healing is explicitly noted.
This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for this type of fracture would use a different seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.292Other fracture of shaft of left ulna

S52.292H(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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