Displ transverse fx shaft of r rad, 7thG

This code signifies a break in the shaft of the right radius bone, specifically a transverse fracture that is no longer in its anatomical alignment. The fracture is being managed without surgical intervention (closed) but is taking longer than expected to heal.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed displaced transverse fracture of the right radial shaft. It specifically applies when the fracture is closed and exhibiting delayed healing, indicating that the expected healing timeline has been exceeded.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture of the right radial shaft.
• Verify the fracture is specifically "transverse" and "displaced" to accurately apply this code.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.