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

This code signifies a right radius shaft fracture that has broken into multiple segments and is no longer in proper alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture was an open fracture (Type I or II) and has subsequently healed incorrectly, resulting in malunion.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for complications arising from a previously sustained open segmental fracture of the right radial shaft, specifically when malunion has occurred. This would include scenarios like surgical correction of the malunion or ongoing management of symptoms related to the improper healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed union."
• Verify the fracture was initially classified as an open fracture, Type I or II.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not initial treatment of the fracture.