Unsp disp fx of surg nk of r humer, subs for fx w routn heal

This code describes a follow-up visit for a fracture located at the surgical neck of the right humerus, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned (displaced) and the fracture is healing as expected without complications. The specific type of fracture at the surgical neck is not further detailed.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving routine follow-up care for a previously diagnosed, unspecified displaced fracture of the surgical neck of the right humerus. It indicates that the fracture is progressing through its normal healing stages.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for this specific fracture site.
• Verify laterality (right humerus) is clearly documented.
• Do not use if the fracture is nonunion, malunion, or has other healing complications; different codes exist for those scenarios.