Nondisp fx of medial epicondyle of l humerus, init

This code signifies a fracture of the medial epicondyle of the left humerus where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position, specifically caused by an avulsion injury. An avulsion fracture occurs when a tendon or ligament pulls off a piece of bone. This particular injury is located on the inner aspect of the elbow joint.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a newly diagnosed, closed avulsion fracture of the left medial epicondyle. It would be used for patients presenting with acute elbow pain and swelling following a traumatic event, such as a fall or sports injury, where imaging confirms this specific fracture type.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" humerus and "medial epicondyle" for accurate laterality and anatomical site.
• Confirm the fracture is "nondisplaced" and an "avulsion" type, as other fracture types or displacement would require different codes.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for a closed fracture; subsequent encounters or open fractures will require different seventh characters.