Nondisp spiral fx shaft of rad, unsp arm, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the radius bone in the forearm, characterized by a spiral break along the shaft, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. The specific arm is not documented, and the patient is in a later stage of recovery where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced spiral shaft of radius fracture who are experiencing delayed healing. It should be used when the fracture has been managed non-surgically (closed treatment) and the provider is monitoring the healing process, which is progressing slower than anticipated.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced," "spiral fracture," and "shaft of radius."
• The "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine follow-up without delayed healing.
• Verify that the arm (left or right) is truly unspecified in the medical record before using the "unspecified arm" option.