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

This code describes a situation where a patient has a non-displaced fracture of the shaft of the radius, meaning the bone fragments are still in alignment. The fracture is segmental, indicating at least two fracture lines isolating a bone segment. This specific code is for a subsequent encounter for an open fracture (Type I or II) that has not healed properly (nonunion).

This code is appropriate when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously treated open segmental radius shaft fracture that is now exhibiting nonunion. It signifies that the fracture was initially open (skin broken) and is currently failing to unite, requiring ongoing management.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the fracture as "segmental" and "nondisplaced."
• Verify the initial fracture was indeed an "open fracture type I or II" for accurate code assignment.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.