Disp fx of medial condyle of left humerus, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the inner bony prominence at the lower end of the left upper arm bone (humerus) that has shifted from its normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture has broken through the skin, exposing the bone, and this is the initial treatment encounter for this injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a left medial condyle humeral fracture where the bone fragments are visibly displaced and there is an associated open wound. This includes situations where surgical intervention, such as debridement and fixation, is performed during the initial hospitalization or outpatient visit.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" humerus and "medial condyle" to support this precise code.
• The "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture; confirm the open nature of the fracture is documented.
• Verify laterality (left) is explicitly stated in the medical record to avoid coding errors.