Displ oblique fx shaft of l rad, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code signifies a left radial shaft fracture that is both oblique in nature and has healed improperly, resulting in a malunion. The fracture was initially displaced, and this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment, specifically for the complication of malunion.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters where a patient is being treated for a malunion of a previously sustained displaced oblique fracture of the left radial shaft. This would include scenarios such as evaluating the malunion, planning corrective surgery, or managing ongoing symptoms related to the improper healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter, not just a routine follow-up.
• Verify the fracture was indeed "displaced" and "oblique" at the time of the initial injury.
• Confirm the laterality is "left" to ensure accurate coding.