Oth disp fx of low end unsp humer, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the humerus, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of recovery with expected routine healing. The specific side of the body (left or right) is not documented.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed, displaced fracture of the distal humerus, and the healing process is progressing as anticipated without complications. This is appropriate when the initial treatment has been rendered and the focus is on monitoring recovery.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for accurate code selection.
• Verify that the fracture is indeed of the lower end of the humerus and is described as "displaced."
• If the laterality (left or right) is known, a more specific code should be chosen.