Nondisp fx of lesser tuberosity of left humerus, init

This code signifies a break in the lesser tuberosity, a small bony prominence on the front of the humerus (upper arm bone), specifically on the left side. The fracture is "nondisplaced," meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a newly diagnosed, closed fracture of the left humeral lesser tuberosity where the bone fragments have not shifted out of position. This would include scenarios such as a patient presenting to the emergency department after a fall onto an outstretched arm, with imaging confirming a nondisplaced lesser tuberosity fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "lesser tuberosity" for accurate coding.
• Verify the laterality (left humerus) is clearly documented.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture and that it is a closed fracture.