Displ commnt fx shaft of rad, r arm, 7thD

This code describes a fracture involving the shaft of the right radius, where the bone is broken into multiple fragments (comminuted) and the broken ends are not in their normal alignment (displaced). This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for a closed fracture that is healing as expected.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced comminuted fracture of the right radial shaft is undergoing routine follow-up, such as cast changes, physical therapy assessments, or imaging to monitor healing progress. This indicates the fracture is closed (skin intact) and is progressing through a normal healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right arm" and "shaft of radius" to differentiate from other forearm fractures.
• Confirm the fracture is "displaced" and "comminuted" and that the encounter is for "routine healing" of a "closed fracture."
• Do not use this code for initial treatment, malunion, nonunion, or open fractures; specific codes exist for those scenarios.