Oth disp fx of upper end l humer, subs for fx w delay heal

This code indicates a fracture in the upper portion of the left humerus that has shifted from its normal anatomical position. The patient is currently undergoing treatment for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than typically expected.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the proximal left humerus, and the physician documents delayed union or non-union. This would be used for subsequent visits after the initial treatment phase, where the focus is on managing the slow healing.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or similar terminology for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the "upper end" and on the "left" side.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.