Nondisp fx of greater tuberosity of unsp humerus, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a fracture of the greater tuberosity of the humerus that was not displaced at the time of the fracture. The "sequela" indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a residual effect or complication from this old fracture, rather than the acute injury itself. This could include ongoing pain, limited range of motion, or other chronic issues related to the healed fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term problems directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed, nondisplaced greater tuberosity fracture. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the focus is on managing the chronic effects of the old injury. Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute fracture.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to the old fracture.
• Confirm the fracture was nondisplaced and that the encounter is for a sequela, not the initial injury.
• If the laterality (left or right humerus) is known, a more specific code should be used.