Displ oblique fx shaft of r rad, 7thQ

This code describes a specific type of fracture in the right forearm, where the break in the radius bone is angled (oblique) and located in the main shaft of the bone. The fracture fragments are not properly aligned (displaced), and the bone has healed incorrectly (malunion) following a previous open fracture (type I or II). This code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management or evaluation of a previously treated open oblique fracture of the right radial shaft that has resulted in malunion. This applies to subsequent encounters where the focus is on addressing the complications of the malunion, such as pain, limited range of motion, or functional impairment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" radius, "oblique" fracture, "shaft," and "displaced."
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "malunion" is explicitly documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.