Unsp nondisp fx of surgical neck of right humerus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an unspecified, non-displaced fracture of the surgical neck of the right humerus. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing a residual problem directly attributable to that past fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, unspecified, non-displaced fracture of the surgical neck of the right humerus, and the initial fracture itself is no longer acute. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or nerve damage occurring after the fracture has healed.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past fracture of the surgical neck of the right humerus.
• Verify that the fracture was indeed non-displaced and that the specific location (surgical neck) and laterality (right) are documented.