Unsp nondisp fx of surgical neck of left humerus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a fracture of the surgical neck of the left humerus that was not displaced at the time of the initial injury. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to the past fracture, even though the original break was not severe enough to cause bone misalignment.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously healed, nondisplaced surgical neck fracture of the left humerus. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or nerve damage occurring months or years after the initial injury. It should be used when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses a residual problem.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific late effect or complication (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past nondisplaced surgical neck fracture of the left humerus.
• Verify that the "S" seventh character is appropriate, indicating a sequela, and not an initial or subsequent encounter for the acute fracture.