Disp fx of lateral epicondyl of unsp humer, 7thP

This code describes a situation where a patient has a previously treated avulsion fracture of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, but the bone fragments have healed in an abnormal position (malunion). This specific code indicates that the patient is receiving care for this malunion during a subsequent encounter.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, evaluation, or treatment related to a malunion of a prior avulsion fracture of the lateral epicondyle. This would include scenarios where the malunion is causing ongoing symptoms, functional limitations, or is being assessed for potential corrective procedures.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the lateral epicondyle.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the laterality is unspecified in the clinical notes to align with the code.