Unsp physl fx upr end humer, l arm, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies an unspecific fracture of the growth plate at the top of the left humerus that is not healing at the expected rate. This indicates a pediatric or adolescent patient whose upper arm bone fracture, involving the growth plate, is experiencing a delay in the normal healing process.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a previously diagnosed unspecified left humeral physeal fracture is documented as having delayed healing. This applies when the patient is still receiving active treatment for the fracture, but the healing is progressing slower than anticipated.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture location is the "upper end of humerus" and laterality is "left arm."
• This code is for an unspecified type of physeal fracture; if a more specific type is documented, a different code should be selected.