Disp fx of lateral epicondyle of unsp humerus, init

This code signifies a fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus due to a strong ligament or tendon pull. This specific injury involves the outer bony prominence of the upper arm bone, and the fracture fragments are not in their anatomical alignment.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving a closed avulsion fracture of the lateral epicondyle, where the humerus laterality is not documented. This is typically seen in cases of sudden, forceful muscle contraction or ligamentous stress at the elbow joint.

• Ensure documentation specifies "avulsion" and "displaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Only use this code for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture.
• If laterality (left or right) is specified in the medical record, a more specific code should be chosen.