Nondisp transcondy fx r humerus, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the right humerus that extends across the condyles, but the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced transcondylar fracture of the right humerus is presenting with evidence of delayed union. This would include situations where imaging shows persistent fracture lines beyond the typical healing timeframe, or clinical signs indicate slow healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "transcondylar" for the right humerus.
• The "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter with delayed healing; verify the physician's assessment supports this.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.