Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l rad, 7thM

This code describes a left radial shaft fracture that is oblique in nature and has not shifted from its original position. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture of type I or II, and the bone has failed to heal properly, leading to a nonunion.

This code is used for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously sustained open oblique fracture of the left radial shaft that has developed a nonunion. It applies when the initial open fracture was classified as Type I or II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This code would be appropriate for subsequent clinic visits, imaging studies, or surgical interventions aimed at addressing the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced," "oblique," "shaft of left radius," and "nonunion."
• Verify the initial fracture was documented as an "open fracture type I or II" to support this specific subsequent encounter code.
• The "M" in the 7th character indicates a subsequent encounter for a nonunion, differentiating it from initial care or routine healing.