Displ oblique fx shaft of l rad, 7thE

This code signifies a specific type of radius fracture: an oblique break in the shaft of the left radius, which is displaced. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for an open fracture (Type I or II) that is healing routinely.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing management for a previously diagnosed displaced oblique left radial shaft fracture. It specifically applies when the initial injury was an open fracture of either Type I or II, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "oblique" for the left radial shaft fracture.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and that healing is routine for subsequent encounters.
• Do not use for initial encounters or if healing is complicated or delayed.