Disp fx of lateral epicondyle of l humerus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a prior avulsion fracture of the lateral epicondyle of the left humerus. An avulsion fracture occurs when a small piece of bone is pulled away from the main bone by a tendon or ligament. "Displaced" indicates that the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment.

This code is appropriate for documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a previously healed or treated displaced avulsion fracture of the left humeral lateral epicondyle. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or nerve entrapment directly attributable to the old injury. It should be used after the initial healing phase of the acute fracture.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old avulsion fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute fracture; use the acute fracture codes instead.