Unsp fx low end r ulna, 7thH

Unspecified fracture of lower end of right ulna, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture at the lower end of the right ulna where the specific type of fracture is not documented, and the skin was broken (open fracture type I or II). The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is not healing as expected, indicating delayed union.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters of a patient with an open fracture (Type I or II) of the distal right ulna that is exhibiting delayed healing. This would be used when the initial fracture type was not specified beyond its location and open nature.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for subsequent encounters.
Verify the fracture is specifically of the lower end of the right ulna and was an open fracture type I or II.
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.601Unspecified fracture of lower end of right ulna

S52.601H(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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