Disp fx of lateral condyle of right humerus, sequela

This code signifies a past fracture of the outer bony prominence at the lower end of the right upper arm bone (humerus) that was out of its normal alignment. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report conditions or complications arising as a direct result of that previous injury, even after the initial healing phase.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with long-term issues directly attributable to a previously displaced lateral condyle fracture of the right humerus. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or post-traumatic arthritis at the fracture site. It should be used for follow-up care or treatment of these persistent conditions.

• Always assign a secondary code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.511 for pain in right shoulder, M19.111 for post-traumatic osteoarthritis of right shoulder).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old displaced fracture of the right lateral humeral condyle.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code (S42.451A-P) for that phase of care.