Nondisp commnt fx shaft of rad, r arm, 7thG

This code signifies a right radius shaft fracture that is broken into multiple fragments (comminuted) but remains in its natural anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing slower than expected without an open wound.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted right radial shaft fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This would include scenarios where imaging shows incomplete callus formation or persistent fracture lines beyond the typical healing timeframe for this type of injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the right radius shaft.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment.
• Confirm that "delayed healing" is explicitly documented by the provider.