Unsp fx lower end of r humerus, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the lower part of the right upper arm bone (humerus) where the specific type of fracture is not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with an unspecified distal right humerus fracture is experiencing delayed union or non-union. This applies when the initial fracture was not further specified (e.g., supracondylar, epicondylar) and the physician explicitly documents delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the right humerus fracture.
• Verify that the initial fracture was indeed unspecified at the lower end of the right humerus.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.