Nondisp fx of sternal end l clavicle, subs for fx w malunion

This code describes a situation where a patient has a previously diagnosed fracture of the sternal (medial) end of their left collarbone, and during a follow-up visit, the fracture is noted to have healed in an unsatisfactory position (malunion) without displacement. This indicates a complication of the healing process where the bone fragments have joined, but with some degree of angular or rotational deformity.

Use this code for follow-up encounters with a patient who sustained a nondisplaced fracture of the sternal end of the left clavicle and is now presenting with evidence of malunion. This would typically be documented by an orthopedic surgeon or other treating physician during a re-evaluation of the fracture healing.

• Always confirm laterality (left) and the specific location (sternal end) of the clavicle fracture.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and that the initial fracture was "nondisplaced."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the fracture would use a different code.