Disp fx of greater tuberosity of l humer, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture of the greater tuberosity of the left humerus that was initially displaced but is now in a subsequent phase of healing. The fracture is progressing as expected, without complications, towards full recovery.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed displaced left greater tuberosity fracture, and the physician documents routine healing. It is used when the patient is beyond the initial acute treatment phase and is not experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" humerus and "displaced" for accurate laterality and fracture type.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and "routine healing" is explicitly stated or clearly implied.
• Do not use for initial treatment or if complications like delayed healing are present; different codes apply for those scenarios.