Nondisp fx of greater tuberosity of unsp humer, 7thP

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who previously sustained a fracture of the greater tuberosity of the humerus, where the bone has healed in an imperfect or misaligned position (malunion). The fracture itself was not displaced at the time of the initial injury, and the laterality of the humerus is not specified.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing care or evaluation of a previously treated nondisplaced greater tuberosity fracture that has healed with malunion. This could include visits for pain management, physical therapy, or assessment for corrective surgery related to the malunion. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial treatment phase where malunion is the focus.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and that the fracture was of the greater tuberosity and initially nondisplaced.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• If the laterality (left or right) of the humerus is known, a more specific code should be used.