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

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who previously sustained a simple supracondylar fracture of the left humerus, specifically without involvement of the intercondylar region. The key clinical finding for this encounter is that the fracture has healed in an unsatisfactory position, resulting in a malunion.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for ongoing care or evaluation of a previously treated left humeral supracondylar fracture that has united with an unacceptable angulation, rotation, or shortening. This would typically be documented by an orthopedic surgeon during a post-operative or follow-up visit where malunion is identified and addressed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left humerus.
• Verify that the original fracture was a "simple supracondylar" type without intercondylar involvement.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture, not the initial treatment.