Nondisp fx of lateral epicondyle of l humerus, sequela

This code describes a healed or chronic condition resulting from an avulsion fracture of the lateral epicondyle of the left humerus, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of injury. An avulsion fracture occurs when a tendon or ligament pulls a small piece of bone away from the main bone. "Sequela" indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the initial injury, after the acute phase of healing has passed.

This code is appropriate for documenting long-term effects, complications, or residual symptoms stemming from a previously sustained nondisplaced avulsion fracture of the left humeral lateral epicondyle. This includes scenarios such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the original injury. It should be used when the patient is no longer in the active treatment phase for the acute fracture.

• Always use a seventh character "S" for sequela when the patient is presenting for treatment of a complication or late effect of the fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter or subsequent encounters for active treatment of the acute fracture.
• Consider additional codes for specific complications (e.g., chronic pain, nerve entrapment) if documented.