Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of left humerus, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the outer bony prominence of the lower left humerus, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of the initial injury. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a long-term effect or complication directly attributable to this past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms, limitations, or complications (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or nerve damage) that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained, nondisplaced lateral condyle fracture of the left humerus. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing phase has concluded.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous nondisplaced left lateral condyle fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial or subsequent encounters during the active treatment phase of the fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture codes.
• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, signifying a late effect of the injury.