Greenstick fx shaft of rad, unsp arm, 7thD

This code signifies a greenstick fracture affecting the shaft of the radius bone, where the specific arm (left or right) is not documented. A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone bends and cracks but does not break all the way through, common in children. The "D" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, and the healing process is progressing routinely.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored for a greenstick fracture of the radial shaft, and the documentation does not specify which arm was affected. It should be used when the fracture is healing as expected without complications. This code would be assigned after the initial treatment has been rendered.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for accurate "D" suffix assignment.
• Verify that the fracture is specifically of the shaft of the radius and not another part of the bone.
• If the arm (left or right) is specified in the documentation, a more specific code should be selected.