Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of unsp humerus, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the lateral condyle of the humerus. The specific side (left or right) of the humerus is not documented. Sequelae can include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitations related to the original injury.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for treatment of a condition that is a direct consequence of a healed or resolving nondisplaced lateral condyle fracture. Examples include ongoing joint stiffness, chronic pain, or nerve entrapment that developed after the initial fracture treatment. It should be used after the acute phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous lateral condyle fracture.
• Verify that the fracture was indeed nondisplaced and that the laterality is unspecified in the medical record.