Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of r humer, 7thD

This code indicates a fracture of the outer bony prominence at the lower end of the right upper arm bone (humerus) that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for documentation of a patient presenting for a follow-up visit after an initial diagnosis of a nondisplaced lateral condyle fracture of the right humerus. It signifies that the fracture is progressing through a normal healing process. This would be used after the initial encounter code for the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "right humerus" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• Confirm the encounter type is for routine healing, not delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.
• Always sequence this code after the initial acute fracture code for the same injury.