Nondisp commnt suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl fx r humerus, init

This code signifies a fracture of the lower part of the right upper arm bone (humerus) above the elbow joint. The bone is broken into multiple fragments (comminuted), but the broken pieces are still in their normal alignment (nondisplaced), and the fracture does not extend between the two bony prominences at the end of the humerus (intercondylar).

Use this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed, comminuted supracondylar fracture of the right humerus that does not involve the intercondylar region and is not displaced. This would typically be documented following an acute injury such as a fall or direct trauma.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the fracture is "supracondylar" and explicitly states "without intercondylar fracture."
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of the closed fracture.