Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r rad, 7thK

This code signifies a right radius shaft fracture that runs obliquely, meaning it's angled rather than straight across. The fracture fragments remain in their normal anatomical position (nondisplaced), but the bone is failing to heal properly (nonunion) after an initial treatment. This particular encounter is for ongoing management of the unhealed fracture, which is still closed to the external environment.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, evaluation, or treatment of a previously diagnosed and treated oblique fracture of the right radial shaft that has not united. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing conservative management for nonunion, or being evaluated for surgical intervention to address the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the "subsequent encounter" for the closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture location is specifically the shaft of the right radius and the fracture type is oblique.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for malunion (healed but in poor alignment).