icd 10 code for left shoulder greater tuberosity fracture

by Tyreek Rogahn 8 min read

Displaced fracture of greater tuberosity of left humerus, initial encounter for closed fracture. S42. 252A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the diagnosis code for left shoulder pain?

  • ankle 719.47
  • elbow 719.42
  • foot 719 .47hand 719.44
  • hip 719.45
  • knee 719.46
  • multiple sites 719.49
  • pelvic region 719.45
  • psychogenic 307.89
  • shoulder (region) 719.41
  • specified site NEC 719.48

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What is a left distal fracture?

When the radius breaks near the wrist, it is called a distal radius fracture. The break usually happens due to falling on an outstretched or flexed hand. It can also happen in a car accident, a bike accident, a skiing accident or another sports activity. A distal radius fracture can be isolated, which means no other fractures are involved.

What is a hairline fracture in the shoulder?

What You Need to Know

  • The humerus is the arm bone between your shoulder and your elbow.
  • There are two types of humerus fractures based on the location of the break (s).
  • Trauma from a fall or accident are often the cause of this type of fracture.

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What is the ICD 10 code for dislocated shoulder?

  • DRG 963 - OTHER MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITH MCC
  • DRG 964 - OTHER MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITH CC
  • DRG 965 - OTHER MULTIPLE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA WITHOUT CC/MCC

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What is greater tuberosity fracture?

You have sustained an un-displaced fracture to your greater tuberosity of your shoulder. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint you have fractured the outside of the ball part. This normally takes between 6-12 weeks to unite (heal).

Where is the greater tuberosity of the shoulder?

The greater tuberosity is the prominent area of bone at the top of the humerus and is the attachment for the two large, powerful rotator cuff muscles - supraspinatus and infraspinatus.

Is the greater tuberosity part of the humeral head?

The greater tubercle of the humerus is situated lateral to the head of the humerus and posterolateral to the lesser tubercle.

What is the tuberosity in the shoulder?

The greater tuberosity is the bony bump in the shoulder area that is located laterally on the humerus. The humerus or arm bone, is the bone located between the elbow and the shoulder. Fractures to the greater tuberosity is common and unfortunately can interfere with a person's rotator cuff.

Is tubercle and tuberosity the same?

Tubercle vs tuberosity A tubercle is a small rounded prominence, often a site of tendon or ligament attachment e.g. adductor tubercle of the femur. A tuberosity is larger, found in varying shapes and often rough in texture.

What does tuberosity mean?

a rounded prominenceDefinition of tuberosity : a rounded prominence especially : a large prominence on a bone usually serving for the attachment of muscles or ligaments.

What is the difference between the greater and lesser tuberosity?

The greater tuberosity it is located lateral to the head. The lesser tuberosity is located inferior to the head, on the anterior part of the humerus, Its very prominent and palpable. Bicipital (intertubercular) groove is located between the two tuberosities. The Biceps tendon is placed here.

What is the greater and lesser tuberosity?

Lesser Tubercle - a smaller bony knob that sits just medial (closer to the midline) and anterior (in front of) to the greater tubercle. This is the insertion point for the only muscle of the rotator cuff that doesn't insert on the greater tubercle. Crest of greater tubercle - Crest is a Latin term meaning ridge.

How do you get a greater tuberosity fracture?

Fractures of the Greater Tuberosity Causes These fractures occur as the result of a fall where someone lands directly on the side of their shoulder or lands with their arm outstretched. It might fracture alone or in combination with other injuries of the shoulder joint.

What is a minimally displaced greater tuberosity fracture?

This is a break to the top of your upper arm bone. Page 2. Updated 9th June 2021. Remember to use your sling for the first 6 weeks, including in bed at night.

What is an undisplaced tuberosity fracture?

The fracture is completely un-displaced (the bone has not moved), this means you do not need a routine follow up appointment. You have however been referred to your local physiotherapy service for rehabilitation to start approximately 3 weeks after your injury.

How is a greater tuberosity fracture treated?

In these cases, surgical treatment is recommended. Multiple surgical techniques include open and arthroscopic options tailored to fracture morphology, and strategies for repair include the use of suture anchors, transosseous sutures, tension bands, and plates/screws.