Nondisp fx of greater tuberosity of l humer, 7thP

This code describes a situation where a patient has a non-displaced break in the greater tuberosity of their left humerus, and the fracture is healing incorrectly (malunion). This typically means the bone fragments have united in a position that is anatomically unfavorable, potentially leading to functional impairment.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a previously diagnosed non-displaced greater tuberosity fracture of the left humerus is now identified as having malunion. This applies when the patient is receiving ongoing care for the malunion, such as physical therapy, imaging to monitor the malunion, or evaluation for surgical correction.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "left humerus" and "greater tuberosity."
• Verify that the fracture was initially non-displaced; if displaced, a different code would be appropriate.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture, indicating ongoing treatment or follow-up after the initial healing phase.