Oth extrartic fx low end l rad, 7thG

This code indicates a fracture of the lower end of the left radius, outside of the joint, that is currently in a delayed healing phase. The fracture was initially closed, meaning the skin was not broken at the time of injury. The "G" in the code signifies that this is a subsequent encounter for care related to the delayed healing.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed closed extraarticular fracture of the distal left radius, and the physician documents that the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. This would apply to appointments for cast changes, imaging to assess healing progress, or discussions about interventions for delayed union.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a closed extraarticular fracture of the left radius.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture location is specifically the lower end of the radius and extraarticular.