Displ simp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl fx l humer, 7thD

This code describes a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a simple fracture of the humerus above the elbow joint on the left side, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. There is no involvement of the joint surface between the condyles. The fracture is currently healing as expected.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced simple supracondylar fracture of the left humerus is seen for routine follow-up, cast changes, or physical therapy, and the fracture is progressing to healing without complications. It signifies that the initial treatment has been rendered and the healing process is underway.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left humerus" and "displaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the encounter is for routine follow-up during the healing phase, not for initial treatment or complications.
• Verify there is no mention of an intercondylar fracture, as this would necessitate a different code.