Greenstick fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thG

This code signifies a partial fracture of the shaft of the right humerus, characterized by one side of the bone being broken and the other bent. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the healing process is not progressing at the expected rate.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed greenstick fracture of the right humeral shaft, and the physician documents delayed union or non-progression of healing. This applies to subsequent visits after the initial treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging to assess healing progress.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or similar terminology for a subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is specifically a "greenstick" type and located in the "shaft" of the "right humerus."
• Do not use for initial treatment or routine healing without documented delay.