Ant disp fx of sternal end l clavicle, 7thP

This code describes a left clavicle fracture, specifically at the sternal end, which has healed improperly (malunion) and is displaced anteriorly. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, meaning the initial treatment has already occurred, and they are now being managed for the complications of the healing process.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, evaluation, or treatment of a previously sustained anteriorly displaced fracture of the sternal end of the left clavicle that has resulted in malunion. This applies to situations such as assessing functional limitations due to the malunion, planning for corrective surgery, or managing ongoing pain.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" clavicle and "sternal end" for accurate laterality and anatomical site.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly described as "anteriorly displaced" and that "malunion" is documented as the healing outcome.
• The "P" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with malunion, so verify the patient's current stage of treatment.