Incarcerated fracture of medial epicondyl of l humerus, init

This code signifies a fracture of the medial epicondyle of the left humerus where a bone fragment has become entrapped or "stuck" within the joint or surrounding soft tissues. This specific type of fracture is an avulsion, meaning a piece of bone has been pulled away by a ligament or tendon. The "initial encounter" indicates the patient is receiving active treatment for this closed fracture.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-open avulsion fracture of the medial epicondyle of the left humerus, where imaging confirms incarceration of the bone fragment. This is appropriate for the initial surgical repair, casting, or other definitive treatment for the fracture.

• Confirm documentation explicitly states "incarcerated" or "entrapped" for the avulsed fragment.
• Verify the fracture is of the medial epicondyle and on the left humerus.
• Ensure this is the patient's first encounter for active treatment of this specific fracture.