Nondisp seg fx shaft of rad, unsp arm, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the radius bone in the forearm, specifically a break in the shaft that is in multiple pieces (segmental) but still aligned (nondisplaced). It applies when the patient is seen for follow-up care of this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected without surgical intervention.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for a patient with a segmental, nondisplaced radial shaft fracture who is experiencing delayed healing. This would include follow-up appointments where the physician assesses the healing progress and determines it is not proceeding at the anticipated rate for a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the radial shaft and is described as segmental and nondisplaced.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment of the fracture.