Disp fx of lateral condyle of unsp humer, 7thP

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the lateral condyle of the humerus that has not healed correctly, resulting in malunion. It specifically applies to a subsequent encounter where the patient is receiving care for this complication. The laterality of the humerus is unspecified.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a lateral humeral condyle fracture that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This includes scenarios where the malunion is being monitored, evaluated for corrective surgery, or managed non-surgically. It is appropriate when the initial fracture treatment has concluded, and the focus is now on the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and that the encounter is subsequent to the initial fracture treatment.
• Always look for laterality (left/right) in the documentation; if not specified, this "unspecified" code is appropriate.
• Do not use this code for nonunion (failure to heal) or for initial fracture treatment.