Nondisp simple suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl fx unsp humer, sqla

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a simple fracture of the humerus above the condyles, which did not involve the intercondylar region and was not displaced at the time of injury. The "sequela" designation indicates that the patient is presenting for treatment of a complication or late effect directly attributable to this past fracture, rather than the acute injury itself.

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter for ongoing issues such as pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or nerve damage that are direct consequences of a previously sustained, nondisplaced simple supracondylar fracture of an unspecified humerus. This is appropriate when the initial acute fracture has already healed.

• Always ensure the "S" seventh character is used for sequela encounters, indicating a late effect.
• Confirm that the fracture was explicitly documented as "nondisplaced" and "simple" without intercondylar involvement.
• If the laterality (left or right) of the humerus is known, a more specific code should be selected.