Displ spiral fx shaft of rad, r arm, 7thM

This code describes a specific type of fracture involving the shaft of the radius bone in the right arm, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned (displaced) and have a spiral pattern. It indicates that the fracture is an open fracture of type I or II, meaning there is a break in the skin communicating with the fracture, and the patient is in a subsequent encounter for treatment of a nonunion (failure of the bone to heal).

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced spiral fracture of the right radial shaft that was an open fracture (Type I or II), and the fracture has not healed as expected. This would apply to encounters where the physician is managing the nonunion, such as evaluating for further surgical intervention, monitoring healing progress, or managing complications related to the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "spiral" fracture of the radial shaft, right arm.
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter is for "nonunion."
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for routine follow-up of a healing fracture without nonunion.