Nondisp fx of lateral epicondyl of r humer, init for opn fx

This code describes a fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the lateral epicondyle of the right humerus by a tendon or ligament, but the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment. This specific injury involves an open fracture, meaning there is a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with an avulsion fracture of the right humeral lateral epicondyle that is documented as nondisplaced and open. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter for such an injury, typically following trauma.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "avulsion" for the lateral epicondyle of the right humerus.
• Verify the fracture is documented as "open" to differentiate from closed fractures.
• This "B" extension indicates an initial encounter for treatment of the fracture itself.