Other nondisp fx of upper end of left humerus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained, non-displaced fracture of the upper portion of the left humerus. The initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing problems such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other persistent functional deficits in the left shoulder/arm, where the original cause was a non-displaced fracture of the upper humerus. This code is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial healing period of the fracture.

• Always sequence this "sequela" code after the code for the specific late effect or complication being treated (e.g., M25.512 for chronic left shoulder pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous non-displaced left upper humerus fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial fracture treatment or during the active healing phase of the fracture.