Unsp physl fx upr end rad, l arm, subs for fx w routn heal

Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a follow-up encounter for an unspecified fracture of the growth plate at the upper end of the left radius. The fracture is currently undergoing routine healing, indicating an expected recovery course without complications.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for subsequent visits where a patient is being monitored for an unspecified physeal fracture of the left proximal radius that is healing as anticipated. This applies after the initial treatment has been rendered and the patient is progressing well.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a 7th character extender "D" for subsequent encounter with routine healing.
Ensure laterality (left arm) is accurately documented.
Confirm the fracture is indeed of the physis (growth plate) and not another part of the radius.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S59.102Unsp physeal fracture of upper end of radius, left arm

S59.102D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9 V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S59Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm S59.0Physeal fracture of lower end of ulna S59.00Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna S59.001