Nondisp spiral fx shaft of humerus, left arm, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a spiral fracture of the main part (shaft) of the left humerus that was not displaced at the time of the initial injury. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication that is a direct result of the original fracture, even if the fracture itself has healed.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current problem or condition that is a long-term consequence of a previously sustained, nondisplaced spiral fracture of the left humeral shaft. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or nerve damage directly attributable to the old fracture. It should be used after the initial healing phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.
• Report additional codes for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion) in conjunction with this code.