Nondisp spiral fx shaft of rad, l arm, 7thQ

Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with malunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a left radial shaft fracture that is spiral in nature, has not displaced, and is currently undergoing treatment for a malunion. The initial injury was an open fracture, either Type I or II, indicating a break in the skin at the time of the fracture.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting a patient's follow-up care for a previously sustained open spiral fracture of the left radial shaft that is now healing with a malunion. This would be used during subsequent encounters after the initial treatment phase.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left arm" and "radius shaft" to support this code.
Verify the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and that malunion is present.
This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the acute injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.345Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of radius, left arm

S52.345Q(current)

Crosswalks

733.81ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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