Displ spiral fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thD

This code signifies a left humerus shaft fracture that is displaced and has a spiral pattern. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing routinely without complications.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced spiral fracture of the left humeral shaft. This is appropriate when the fracture is progressing as expected through the healing process.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "left arm" and "spiral fracture" for accurate coding.
• Verify the encounter type is "subsequent" and healing is "routine" to justify the 7th character 'D'.
• Distinguish from initial encounters ('A') or encounters with delayed/nonunion healing ('G', 'K', 'P', 'S').