Displ seg fx shaft of rad, l arm, 7thH

This code signifies a specific type of fracture in the left radius, where the bone is broken into segments and the pieces are not properly aligned. It also indicates that the skin was broken (an open fracture of type I or II) and that the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Apply this code during follow-up encounters for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced segmental fracture of the left radial shaft, when the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II), and the physician documents delayed healing. This code is appropriate when the patient is still receiving active treatment for the delayed union of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced," "segmental," "shaft of radius," and "left arm."
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly stated.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.