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

This code signifies a fracture of the lower part of the left upper arm bone (humerus) above the elbow joint. The bone is broken into multiple fragments (comminuted), but the pieces are still in their normal alignment (nondisplaced), and the fracture does not extend between the condyles. This specific code is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, meaning the skin is intact over the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed, nondisplaced comminuted supracondylar fracture of the left humerus, where the fracture does not involve the intercondylar region. This would typically be used for the first visit to a healthcare provider for this specific injury, such as in an emergency department or an initial orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure the laterality (left humerus) is accurately documented and selected.
• Verify that the fracture is explicitly described as "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" without intercondylar involvement.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for the closed fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.