Nondisp transverse fx shaft of l rad, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the left forearm bone (radius) that runs straight across, without the bone fragments being out of alignment. The patient is in a later stage of healing where the fracture is not mending as quickly as expected, and the skin over the fracture is intact.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a left radial shaft fracture that was initially nondisplaced and transverse, but is now exhibiting delayed union. This is appropriate for subsequent visits where the physician is monitoring the slower-than-anticipated healing process of the closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left radius" and "transverse" morphology.
• Confirm the fracture is "nondisplaced" and "closed" for accurate coding.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and explicitly states "delayed healing."