Displ commnt suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl fx l humer, 7thK

This code signifies a complex fracture of the lower part of the left upper arm bone, specifically above the elbow joint, where the bone has broken into multiple fragments and is out of alignment. Crucially, the fracture does not extend between the condyles, and the bone fragments have failed to heal together after an initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for a patient diagnosed with a comminuted, displaced supracondylar fracture of the left humerus that has not healed properly. It should be used when the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific nonunion, such as further surgical intervention, casting, or monitoring.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the fracture healing status.
• Verify the laterality (left humerus) and the absence of an intercondylar component.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.