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

This code indicates a right arm injury involving a spiral fracture of the radius shaft that is not displaced. The fracture was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now being treated for malunion, meaning the bone has healed in an incorrect anatomical position.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for complications arising from a previously sustained severe open spiral fracture of the right radial shaft, specifically when malunion is present. It should be used when the initial injury was classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "malunion" for this specific fracture type.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC of the right radial shaft.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures without malunion.