Disp fx of med epicondyl of r humer, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a displaced avulsion fracture of the medial epicondyle of the right humerus that has not healed correctly, resulting in malunion. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of treatment for this specific type of fracture, where the bone fragments have united in an abnormal position.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up care for a patient whose right humeral medial epicondyle avulsion fracture has healed with an unsatisfactory alignment. It would be used when the physician is assessing or managing the complications arising from the malunion, such as pain, limited range of motion, or nerve impingement.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "avulsion" for the fracture type.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care related to the malunion, not initial treatment or routine healing.
• Confirm the laterality is "right" and the specific bone involved is the "humerus," with the "medial epicondyle" as the fracture site.