Oth nondisp fx of lower end of unsp humerus, init

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the humerus that is not displaced and the specific location within the lower end is unspecified. It represents the initial treatment for a closed fracture, meaning the skin is intact over the fracture site.

Use this code for the initial encounter of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced closed fracture of the distal humerus where the precise anatomical location (e.g., supracondylar, epicondylar) is not documented or specified. This applies when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "closed fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that this is the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.
• If the specific site of the lower humerus fracture (e.g., medial epicondyle, lateral condyle) is documented, a more specific code should be used.