Nondisp fx of less tuberosity of unsp humer, 7thG

This code indicates a fracture of the lesser tuberosity of the humerus that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment. The "G" suffix signifies that this is a subsequent encounter for a fracture that is experiencing delayed healing, meaning the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a lesser tuberosity fracture where the initial injury was nondisplaced, and the physician documents that the healing process is prolonged or slower than anticipated. This applies to situations such as cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or repeat imaging to assess delayed union.

• Ensure physician documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture site.
• Confirm the fracture was initially nondisplaced; displaced fractures use different codes.
• This code is for subsequent encounters only; initial treatment of the fracture would use an "A" suffix.