Displaced transcondylar fracture of unsp humerus, sequela

This code describes a past injury to the humerus, specifically a transcondylar fracture that was displaced, meaning the bone fragments were out of alignment. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used when a patient is experiencing a current problem or complication directly resulting from this old fracture, rather than the acute injury itself. The specific side (left or right) of the humerus is not documented.

Use this code when documenting a current long-term complication, such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or arthritis, that is a direct result of a previously sustained and healed (or healing) displaced transcondylar fracture of the humerus. This code is appropriate when the initial acute fracture has already been treated and is no longer the primary focus of care.

• Always use a seventh character of "S" for sequela when coding for current conditions resulting from a past injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter or subsequent care of the acute fracture; those require different seventh characters.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old displaced transcondylar fracture of the humerus.