2-part nondisp fx of surgical neck of right humerus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a prior, non-displaced fracture of the surgical neck of the right humerus, where the bone broke into two distinct pieces. The fracture itself has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past injury.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a condition, symptom, or sequela that is a direct consequence of a previously healed 2-part nondisplaced fracture of the surgical neck of the right humerus. Examples include chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or deformity that developed after the initial fracture healed. It should be used when the acute phase of the fracture has passed and the current encounter addresses the lingering effects.

• 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 explicitly documented as "nondisplaced" and "2-part" to support the specificity of this code.