Oth nondisp fx of lower end of right humerus, init

This code signifies a fracture of the distal humerus on the right side that is not completely through the bone (nondisplaced) and does not involve the joint surface. It indicates that the injury is recent and the skin overlying the fracture is intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed, nondisplaced fracture of the lower end of the right humerus. This would typically be seen in an emergency department or initial orthopedic consultation following an acute injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the laterality (right) and the specific location (lower end of humerus).
• The "A" at the end indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.