Displ spiral fx shaft of rad, l arm, 7thP

Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a left radius shaft fracture, specifically a spiral type, that has healed improperly (malunion) after initial treatment. The fracture was displaced at the time of injury, and this encounter is for follow-up care of the closed fracture.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management or evaluation of a previously treated left radius shaft spiral fracture that has resulted in malunion. This applies when the fracture was initially closed and displaced.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left radius shaft.
Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the fracture was "closed" initially.
Distinguish from nonunion (S52.342N) or routine follow-up without malunion (S52.342D).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.342Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of radius, left arm

S52.342P(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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