Displ seg fx shaft of rad, r arm, 7thE

This code signifies a fracture of the right radius shaft that has broken into at least three pieces (segmental) and is no longer in its normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (skin broken) of Type I or II severity, and the patient is now in a follow-up phase where the fracture is healing as expected.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up visit, cast change, or routine imaging after initial treatment for a right radius shaft segmental open fracture (Type I or II). This applies when the fracture is progressing through a normal healing process without complications. It would not be used for the initial encounter or for fractures with delayed or nonunion healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "segmental" and "displaced" for the right radius shaft.
• Verify the initial injury was an open fracture, specifically Type I or II, and that healing is routine.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.