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

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a right arm radius shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and has not shifted out of alignment. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, and has subsequently healed in a misaligned position.

This code is used when a patient presents for ongoing care of a right radial shaft fracture that was initially open (Type I or II) and has now developed malunion. This would typically be seen in orthopedic or fracture clinic settings during follow-up visits after the initial treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right arm" and "shaft of radius" to differentiate from other forearm fractures.
• Verify the initial fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "malunion" is explicitly documented.
• This "Q" subsequent encounter code is used for complications or sequelae of the fracture, not for initial treatment or routine healing without complications.