Displ transverse fx shaft of humer, unsp arm, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the mid-portion of the upper arm bone that is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. The injury affects an unspecified arm, and the patient is currently receiving care for the fracture because it is not healing at the expected rate.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a transverse humeral shaft fracture that was initially displaced, and the physician documents delayed healing. This would be used for subsequent visits after the initial treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or imaging to monitor healing progress.

• Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for a subsequent encounter.
• Confirm the fracture is of the humeral shaft and is described as "transverse" and "displaced."
• Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures that are healing normally.