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

This code describes a situation where a patient has a simple fracture of the humerus just above the elbow joint, which was initially displaced but did not involve the intercondylar area. The fracture has healed in an imperfect alignment (malunion), and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this complication. The specific side (left or right) of the humerus is not documented.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed supracondylar humerus fracture that has healed with malunion. This applies to follow-up appointments, physical therapy, or evaluations for potential corrective procedures related to the malunion. It is appropriate when the initial injury was a simple, displaced supracondylar fracture without intercondylar involvement.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify that the original fracture was a "simple" supracondylar fracture without intercondylar involvement.
• Do not use this code if the fracture is still in the healing phase (nonunion) or if the encounter is for routine follow-up of a well-healed fracture without complications.