Oth nondisp fx of low end l humer, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the lower portion of the left upper arm bone that is not out of alignment. The patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. This indicates a complication in the bone repair process.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced distal left humeral fracture, and the physician documents delayed union. This is appropriate for subsequent visits where the primary focus is monitoring the slow healing of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the "lower end" or "distal" humerus and on the "left" side.
• This code is for a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment of the fracture.