Nondisp fx of lateral epicondyl of unsp humer, 7thP

This code describes a previously treated avulsion fracture of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus, which is now healing incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. An avulsion fracture occurs when a tendon or ligament pulls a small piece of bone away from the main bone. In this case, the fracture is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their anatomical position relative to each other, but the healing process has gone awry.

This code is used for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a malunited avulsion fracture of the lateral epicondyle, regardless of which arm is affected. This includes situations where the malunion is being monitored, or when further intervention (e.g., surgical correction) is being planned or performed due to the improper healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "lateral epicondyle" and "avulsion" type of fracture.
• This code is for a "subsequent encounter," meaning it should not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• If the laterality (left or right humerus) is documented, a more specific code should be chosen.