Displ simp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl fx unsp humer, 7thG

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a simple fracture of the humerus just above the elbow joint, which has not healed within the expected timeframe. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned, and it does not involve the intercondylar area.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a supracondylar humeral fracture that is experiencing delayed union. This applies to subsequent visits after the initial treatment, where the fracture is still present but healing slowly. It is crucial that the fracture is specifically noted as displaced and without intercondylar involvement.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" and "without intercondylar fracture."
• This code requires a 7th character "G" for subsequent encounter with delayed healing.