Nondisp oblique fx shaft of unsp rad, 7thB

This code signifies an oblique break in the main part (shaft) of the radius bone in the forearm, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. The injury involves an open wound, classified as either Type I (minimal skin puncture) or Type II (moderate soft tissue damage) according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This code is used for the initial treatment of such a fracture.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with an open, nondisplaced, oblique fracture of the radial shaft. This is appropriate when the operative report or physician documentation clearly specifies the fracture as open Type I or II, and the radius involved is not specified (e.g., left or right).

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "oblique" for the fracture morphology.
• Verify the open fracture type (Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Only use this code for the initial treatment encounter; subsequent care will require different seventh characters.