Nondisp simple suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl fx l humer, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a simple, nondisplaced fracture of the humerus above the elbow joint on the left side, specifically without involvement of the intercondylar region. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications related to the prior fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, limited range of motion, deformity, nonunion, malunion) directly attributable to a previously sustained nondisplaced simple supracondylar fracture of the left humerus. This applies to follow-up encounters occurring after the initial healing period.

• Always use a 7th character of 'S' for sequela when the patient is being treated for a complication or late effect of the fracture.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior supracondylar fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of an acute fracture; that would require a 7th character of 'A', 'B', 'D', 'G', 'K', or 'P'.