Nondisp simp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl fx unsp humer, 7thB

This code describes a fracture of the humerus (upper arm bone) located just above the elbow joint, which is a clean break without displacement of the bone fragments. It specifically indicates that the fracture does not extend between the condyles (the rounded prominences at the end of the humerus) and is an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissue were broken, exposing the bone. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with an open, nondisplaced simple supracondylar fracture of the humerus, where the laterality (left or right arm) is not documented. This applies to initial surgical repair, casting, or other primary management of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "simple" to differentiate from other fracture types.
• Confirm the fracture is "supracondylar" and explicitly "without intercondylar" involvement.
• Verify the "initial encounter" and "open fracture" status are clearly documented. If laterality is known, a more specific code should be used.