Unsp fx shaft of r rad, 7thE

This code signifies an unspecified fracture located in the shaft of the right radius that was initially an open fracture of either Type I or Type II. The patient is currently in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing routinely without complications.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing management for a previously diagnosed open fracture of the right radial shaft. It applies when the fracture is progressing well through its normal healing stages and no specific complications are noted. Use this code after the initial treatment of the open fracture has been rendered.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture of the right radial shaft.
• Verify the original fracture was classified as an open Type I or Type II.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.