Nondisp transverse fx shaft of l rad, 7thM

This code signifies a specific type of left radius fracture: a nondisplaced transverse break in the shaft that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II). The key clinical feature is that the fracture has not healed properly, indicating a nonunion. This code is used during subsequent encounters after the initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously treated open transverse shaft fracture of the left radius is found to have a nonunion. It applies when the fracture was initially open (Type I or II) and is now considered nondisplaced. Use this code when documenting ongoing management or evaluation of the nonunion.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left radius shaft.
• Verify the initial fracture was classified as an open fracture (Type I or II).
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment phase.