Unspecified fracture of upper end of left humerus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an unspecified fracture of the upper portion of the left humerus. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past fracture. The specific nature of the original fracture (e.g., surgical neck, greater tuberosity) was not documented.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a condition, symptom, or sequela that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, unspecified fracture of the upper end of the left humerus. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or nerve damage that developed after the initial fracture healed. It should be used when the acute phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past fracture.
• This code requires a seventh character "S" for sequela, indicating a complication or late effect.
• Avoid using this code for acute or initial treatment of the fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code instead.