Nondisp fx of medial epicondyle of l humerus, sequela

This code describes a historical avulsion fracture of the medial epicondyle of the left humerus that was 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. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for conditions that are residual effects or complications of a past injury, rather than the acute injury itself.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing issues or complications directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced avulsion fracture of the left humeral medial epicondyle. This includes chronic pain, limited range of motion, or other long-term functional impairments resulting from the old injury. It should be used when the initial acute injury has healed, but its lasting effects are being treated or evaluated.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old avulsion fracture of the left medial epicondyle.
• Verify that the fracture was indeed nondisplaced and located on the medial epicondyle of the left humerus.