Nondisp fx of medial epicondyle of unsp humerus, init

This code signifies a break in the medial epicondyle of the humerus, specifically an avulsion fracture, where a piece of bone is pulled away by a tendon or ligament. The fracture is described as "nondisplaced," meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. The "unspecified humerus" indicates that the laterality (left or right arm) is not documented.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a newly diagnosed, closed avulsion fracture of the medial epicondyle where the specific arm involved is not recorded. It's commonly seen in athletes, particularly throwers, due to repetitive stress or acute trauma. Use this code when the patient presents for the first time for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "avulsion" for the medial epicondyle.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• If laterality (left or right) is documented, a more specific code should be chosen.