Displ simp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl fx r humer, 7thP

This code signifies a fracture of the humerus just above the elbow joint on the right arm, which has not broken into the joint itself and is currently healing improperly (malunion). The initial injury was a clean break, and the patient is now in a follow-up phase of care.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's visit for ongoing management of a right supracondylar humerus fracture that has healed in an unsatisfactory position. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters where the focus is on addressing the malunion, such as planning for corrective surgery or monitoring the current state of healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" humerus and "malunion" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the fracture was initially "simple" and "without intercondylar fracture" to differentiate from more complex injuries.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; use an initial encounter code for the first treatment of the fracture.