Disp fx of greater tuberosity of unsp humerus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a displaced fracture of the greater tuberosity of the humerus, where the specific side (left or right) of the humerus is not documented. The greater tuberosity is a prominent bony projection on the upper part of the humerus, serving as an attachment point for several rotator cuff muscles. A displaced fracture means the bone fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for treatment of a condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, displaced greater tuberosity fracture, and the laterality of the initial injury was not specified. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or post-traumatic arthritis attributable to the old fracture. It should be used after the acute phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific sequela (e.g., M25.519 for unspecified shoulder pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture.
• Avoid using this code for initial or subsequent encounters during the active treatment of the acute fracture.