Bennett's fracture, right hand, subs for fx w delay heal

Bennett's fracture, right hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture at the base of the first metacarpal bone (thumb) in the right hand, specifically a Bennett's fracture. It indicates that the patient is in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed right-sided Bennett's fracture is experiencing delayed union. This applies to situations where the provider is monitoring the healing process and it is progressing slower than anticipated, but not yet considered a nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the right hand Bennett's fracture.
Verify the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment for the fracture.
Distinguish from nonunion (S62.211K) or malunion (S62.211P) if the healing issue is more severe.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.211Bennett's fracture, right hand

S62.211G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.00Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.001Unspecified fracture of navicular bone of right wrist S62.001AUnsp fracture of navicular bone of right wrist, init