Displ transverse fx shaft of l rad, 7thP

This code signifies a previously treated fracture of the shaft of the left radius, specifically a transverse break that was displaced. The current encounter addresses a complication where the bone has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, evaluation, or treatment of a left radial shaft fracture that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This is appropriate for situations such as physical therapy for range of motion limitations due to malunion, or surgical planning for corrective osteotomy.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "left radius" and "transverse" nature of the original fracture.
• Verify this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture was "displaced" at the time of injury.