Disp fx of greater tuberosity of unsp humer, 7thD

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the greater tuberosity of the humerus, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits after initial treatment of a displaced greater tuberosity fracture when the humerus laterality is unspecified and the healing process is progressing routinely. It would be used when the patient is no longer in the initial acute phase of treatment but still requires ongoing management for the healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "greater tuberosity" for accurate code selection.
• Only use this code for subsequent encounters where healing is routine; different codes apply for delayed healing or nonunion.
• Verify that the laterality of the humerus is truly unspecified in the medical record before using this code.