Disp fx of lateral epicondyle of unsp humerus, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previous avulsion fracture of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. An avulsion fracture occurs when a small piece of bone is pulled away from the main bone by a tendon or ligament. "Sequela" indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual problems or conditions persist.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a past avulsion fracture of the lateral epicondyle, such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or deformity. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial fracture has healed and the patient is experiencing persistent symptoms.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous avulsion fracture of the lateral epicondyle.
• Verify laterality (left or right) is not specified in the documentation, as this code indicates "unspecified humerus."