ICD-10 Code for Unspecified fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, initial encounter for closed fracture- S42. 301A- Codify by AAPC.
S42. 302A - Unspecified fracture of shaft of humerus, left arm [initial encounter for closed fracture]. ICD-10-CM.
733.82 - Nonunion of fracture.
The top of the humerus forms part of the shoulder joint with its connection to the scapula (shoulder blade), and the bottom of the humerus forms part of the elbow with the forearm. The middle of the humerus is called the humeral shaft and fracture of this part of the bone is called a humeral shaft fracture.
Unspecified fracture of shaft of humerus, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fracture. S42. 309A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S42.
The shoulder (also known as the glenohumeral joint) is a ball and socket joint located where the top of the upper arm bone (humerus) meets the glenoid socket.
When a broken bone fails to heal it is called a "nonunion." A "delayed union" is when a fracture takes longer than usual to heal.
Nonunion and malunion fractures are identified with defective healing: nonunion describes the failure of a fractured bone to heal and mend after an extended period of time; malunion refers to a fracture that has healed in a deformed position, or with shortening or rotation of the limb.
Subsequent encounter (D) is used for encounters after the patient has received active treatment of the injury and is receiving routine care for the injury during the healing or recovery phase (e.g., cast change or removal, an x-ray to check healing status of fracture, removal of external or internal fixation device, ...
A humeral shaft fracture (see Box 4-8) is defined when the main fracture line is distal to the surgical neck of the proximal humerus, and proximal to the supracondylar ridge. Fractures of the humeral shaft are common.
A tibial shaft fracture occurs along the length of the bone, below the knee and above the ankle. It typically takes a major force to cause this type of broken leg. Motor vehicle collisions, for example, are a common cause of tibial shaft fractures.
[1] Just inferior to the head of the humerus is the anatomical neck of the humerus, which divides the head of the humerus from the greater and lesser tubercles. The anatomical neck of the humerus is the residual epiphyseal plate.
A malunion occurs when a fractured bone heals in an abnormal position, which can lead to impaired function of the bone or limb and make it look like it is 'bent'. Similarly, a nonunion is the result of a fractured bone failing to heal after an extended period of time – in some cases over a period of 9 to 12 months.
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Will I Be Able To Walk After Surgery? Uninfected nonunions can usually be fixed in one surgical procedure and using modern fracture fixation techniques, most patients are permitted to walk soon after surgery. In some cases a nonunion may be accompanied by an infection.
Comminuted fractures are a type of broken bone. The term comminuted fracture refers to a bone that is broken in at least two places. Comminuted fractures are caused by severe traumas like car accidents. You will need surgery to repair your bone, and recovery can take a year or longer.
Physeal fractures of upper end of humerus - instead, use code S49.0-. Physeal fractures of lower end of humerus - instead, use code S49.1-. Parent Code: S42 - Fracture of shoulder and upper arm.
Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code S42.3 is a non-billable code.