Oth fx shaft of rad, l arm, 7thM

This code signifies a non-healing fracture located in the shaft of the left radius, which was initially an open fracture of Gustilo type I or II. The patient is currently in a subsequent phase of care, indicating ongoing treatment for the delayed or failed bone healing.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up care for a patient with a persistent nonunion of a previously open radial shaft fracture on the left arm. This includes scenarios where the patient is undergoing further surgical intervention, casting, or other treatments aimed at promoting bone healing after the initial management of the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "subsequent encounter" for the fracture.
• Verify the initial fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" of the radial shaft.
• Confirm the laterality is "left arm" to avoid coding errors.