Displ commnt fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thG

This code signifies a right humerus shaft fracture that is broken into multiple pieces (comminuted) and the bone fragments are not properly aligned (displaced). The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced comminuted right humeral shaft fracture is being monitored for delayed union. This includes situations where imaging confirms persistent fracture lines beyond the typical healing timeframe, or clinical assessment indicates insufficient progress in bone consolidation.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right arm" and "shaft of humerus" to differentiate from other humerus fracture locations.
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care and that delayed healing is explicitly documented by the provider.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for fractures healing normally.