Nondisp fx of medial condyle of unsp humer, init for opn fx

This code signifies a fracture of the inner part of the lower humerus (upper arm bone) that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture is open, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and this is the patient's first time receiving treatment for this injury. The laterality of the humerus (left or right) is not specified.

Apply this code when documenting an initial encounter for an open, nondisplaced fracture of the medial condyle of the humerus where the physician has not specified if the injury is to the left or right arm. This would be used for the acute phase of treatment, including surgical repair or initial stabilization.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific injury.
• If laterality (left or right) is documented, a more specific code should be chosen.