Nondisp spiral fx shaft of rad, r arm, 7thJ

Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of radius, right arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a right radius shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and has not shifted from its original position. It specifically indicates a subsequent encounter for a previously open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) where the healing process is taking longer than expected.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a right radius spiral shaft fracture that was initially an open fracture and is now demonstrating delayed healing. This applies to situations where the fracture fragments remain aligned.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral" morphology for the radius shaft fracture.
Verify the original injury was an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and that delayed healing is explicitly noted.
Confirm laterality (right arm) is clearly documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.344Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of radius, right arm

S52.344J(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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