Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of right humerus, sequela

This code signifies a historical, non-acute injury involving a break in the outer bony prominence at the lower end of the right upper arm bone. The fracture was not displaced at the time of the original injury, meaning the bone fragments remained in their normal alignment. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report conditions or complications arising as a direct result of this past fracture, even after the initial healing period.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current condition or symptom that is a long-term consequence of a previously sustained, non-displaced fracture of the right humeral lateral condyle. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or post-traumatic arthritis directly attributable to the old fracture. It should be used after the initial healing phase of the fracture.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.511 for chronic right shoulder pain, M19.111 for post-traumatic arthritis of the right shoulder).
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the fracture or during the active healing phase; use acute fracture codes for those encounters.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical non-displaced right humeral lateral condyle fracture.