Nondisp spiral fx shaft of rad, r arm, 7thN

This code signifies a non-displaced spiral fracture located in the shaft of the right radius, which is an open fracture of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture has failed to heal properly, resulting in nonunion.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed severe open spiral fracture of the right radial shaft is being treated for nonunion. It should be used when the fracture is confirmed to be non-displaced and the open nature was initially classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is documented.
• Confirm the fracture is of the right radius shaft and is non-displaced.