Displ oblique fx shaft of unsp rad, 7thN

Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a complex, displaced oblique fracture of the shaft of the radius that has failed to heal (nonunion). The fracture is an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and potential contamination. This specific code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the fracture.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents with a previously diagnosed open oblique radial shaft fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is now complicated by nonunion. This would include visits for ongoing management, surgical planning for revision, or monitoring of the nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
Confirm the fracture is of the radial shaft and is an oblique fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.333Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of unspecified radius

S52.333N(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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