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

This code describes a complex fracture of the upper arm bone (humerus) just above the elbow joint, where the bone is broken into multiple fragments and the pieces are not in their normal alignment. Importantly, this specific fracture does not extend between the condyles (the rounded prominences at the end of the humerus). The "subsequent encounter with nonunion" indicates that the fracture has failed to heal properly after initial treatment.

Use this code for follow-up visits or admissions when a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed displaced comminuted supracondylar fracture of the humerus, and the fracture has not united (healed). This applies when the physician is actively managing the nonunion, such as planning for revision surgery, bone grafting, or continued conservative management due to the lack of healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is specifically supracondylar, comminuted, and displaced, without intercondylar involvement.
• Laterality (left or right humerus) is unspecified with this code; if known, a more specific code should be used.