Displ seg fx shaft of rad, unsp arm, 7thP

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who previously sustained a fracture in the middle section of the radius bone, specifically a break where the bone segments are misaligned. The fracture occurred in an unspecified arm, and during the healing process, the bone segments have joined in an abnormal position, known as malunion, without an open wound.

Use this code when documenting subsequent care for a patient whose previous radial shaft fracture has healed incorrectly, resulting in malunion, and the fracture was treated non-surgically (closed). This applies to visits for monitoring, physical therapy, or evaluation of the malunion after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" and "malunion" for a closed fracture.
• Confirm the fracture location is the shaft of the radius, not the distal or proximal end.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for nonunion (failure of bone to heal).