Oth disp fx of lower end of unsp humerus, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture of the distal humerus, not otherwise specified as a specific type (e.g., supracondylar, epicondylar), where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This particular instance represents the initial treatment for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a closed, displaced fracture of the lower humerus when the specific anatomical location of the fracture (e.g., medial epicondyle, lateral condyle) is not documented or is considered "other" than the more specific types. It applies when the patient is first presenting for treatment of this injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific fracture type of the distal humerus (e.g., S42.41-S42.48-) is documented.
• Remember the "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for the fracture. Subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.