Oth physeal fx upper end of humerus, left arm, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a fracture of the growth plate at the top of the left humerus, which is not further specified as Salter-Harris type I, II, III, or IV. These sequelae can include growth disturbances, angular deformities, or chronic pain that persist after the initial fracture has healed.

Apply this code when documenting a condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained physeal fracture of the proximal left humerus. This is used for follow-up encounters where the patient presents with residual problems from the old injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

• Always assign a sequela code when the patient is being treated for a complication or residual effect of a past injury, not the acute injury itself.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior upper humeral physeal fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute fractures; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code from the S42.2- or S49.0- series.