Nondisp transverse fx shaft of l rad, 7thD

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a fracture across the shaft of their left radius, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is healing as expected without complications, and the skin over the fracture site is intact.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment of a nondisplaced transverse left radial shaft fracture, when the patient is progressing well with routine healing. It would be used for appointments such as cast checks, follow-up X-rays showing good callus formation, or when the patient is beginning gentle range-of-motion exercises.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" to accurately assign this code.
• The 7th character "D" indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion.
• Verify laterality (left radius) is clearly documented.