Nondisplaced transcondylar fracture of r humerus, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a transcondylar fracture of the right humerus that was initially nondisplaced. It indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications related to the previous injury.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a nondisplaced transcondylar fracture of the right humerus and is now presenting with ongoing issues such as pain, limited range of motion, deformity, or nonunion/malunion. This code is appropriate for chronic conditions directly attributable to the past fracture.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous nondisplaced transcondylar fracture of the right humerus.
• Verify the fracture was indeed nondisplaced and located in the right humerus's transcondylar region.