Nondisplaced transcondylar fracture of left humerus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously sustained, non-displaced fracture of the humerus's condylar region in the left arm. This type of fracture involves the lower end of the humerus, near the elbow joint, without any significant separation of the bone fragments at the time of the original injury. The "sequela" indicates that the patient is still experiencing issues directly related to that past fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms, functional limitations, or complications that are a direct result of a healed or healing nondisplaced transcondylar fracture of the left humerus. This would include scenarios such as chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or nerve damage attributed to the original injury, even if the fracture itself is no longer acute.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous transcondylar fracture of the left humerus.
• Do not use for acute or initial treatment of the fracture; this code is exclusively for sequelae.
• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific manifestation(s) of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, limited range of motion).