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

This code describes a right arm injury involving a fracture of the radius shaft that has broken into multiple pieces but remains in its normal anatomical position. This specific code is used when the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of either Type I or Type II, and the patient is now presenting for follow-up care due to the fracture not healing as expected.

Use this code for a patient who previously sustained an open comminuted fracture of the right radial shaft (Type I or II) and is now being seen for ongoing management because the healing process is prolonged. This would apply to encounters where the physician is assessing the delayed union, providing further treatment, or monitoring the slow progression of healing.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "right arm" and "shaft of radius."
• Verify that the initial injury was an open fracture, Type I or II, and that healing is delayed.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different 7th character.