Oth physl fx low end rad, unsp arm, subs for fx w delay heal

Other physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the radius, where the specific arm (left or right) is not documented. The encounter is for follow-up care of this fracture, which is experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of an unhealed distal radial physeal fracture, and the medical record does not specify which arm was affected. This is appropriate for subsequent visits where the fracture is not progressing to union as expected.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the fracture.
Verify that the specific arm (left or right) is truly unspecified in the medical record before using this code.
Pair with an external cause code if the mechanism of injury is relevant and documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S59.299Other physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unsp arm

S59.299G(current)

Crosswalks

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 S59.001Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm S59.001A