Unsp fx shaft of l rad, 7thH

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the left radius, where the specific type of fracture is not documented. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for an open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type I or II) that is experiencing delayed healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with an initially open, but unspecified, left radial shaft fracture is demonstrating delayed healing. This applies when the fracture type (e.g., transverse, oblique) was not specified in the initial documentation.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for an open fracture.
• Verify the laterality (left radius) and the specific bone shaft are documented.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for closed fractures.