Nondisp fx of medial epicondyle of r humerus, init

This code signifies a break in the medial epicondyle of the right humerus, specifically an avulsion fracture, where a piece of bone is pulled away by a tendon or ligament. The fracture fragments remain in their anatomical position, meaning they are not displaced.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced avulsion fracture of the right humeral medial epicondyle. This often occurs due to sudden, forceful muscle contraction or ligamentous pull at the elbow.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "avulsion" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) before using this code.