Disp fx of greater tuberosity of unsp humer, 7thK

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture of the greater tuberosity of the humerus, but the specific side (left or right) is not documented. The fracture fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment, and the bone has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment, requiring further medical attention.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is being treated for a non-healing, displaced fracture of the greater tuberosity of an unspecified humerus. This applies when the initial treatment has failed, and the fracture has not united. This code is appropriate for subsequent visits for ongoing management of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for this specific fracture.
• Verify that the laterality of the humerus is not specified in the medical record.
• This code requires an additional code for any associated complications or external causes, if applicable.