Nondisp commnt suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl fx unsp humer, 7thD

This code signifies a comminuted fracture of the humerus above the condyles, which has not displaced and does not involve the intercondylar region. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications. This injury typically results from a fall onto an outstretched hand or direct trauma to the elbow.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted supracondylar humeral fracture. This is appropriate when the fracture is progressing through routine healing, and no complications or delayed healing are noted. It indicates the patient is past the initial acute treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the supracondylar fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and that healing is "routine" to justify the 7th character "D".
• Confirm the absence of intercondylar involvement; if present, a different code would be required.