Incarcerated fx of med epicondyl of r humer, 7thK

This code describes a specific type of elbow fracture where a small piece of bone (avulsion) has been pulled away from the medial epicondyle of the right humerus, and this fragment has become trapped or "incarcerated." The fracture has failed to heal properly, indicating a nonunion, and the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for this complication.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed incarcerated avulsion fracture of the right medial epicondyle that has not united. This includes follow-up visits for ongoing management, evaluation of nonunion, or preparation for surgical intervention to address the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "incarcerated" and "avulsion" for the medial epicondyle.
• Verify laterality (right humerus) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion" and not an initial treatment or routine follow-up for a healing fracture.