Displ transverse fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thK

This code describes a right upper arm fracture involving the shaft of the humerus, where the broken bone segments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture because it has failed to heal properly.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced transverse fracture of the right humeral shaft presents with evidence of nonunion. This includes visits for continued management, assessment of healing progress, or planning for interventions related to the nonunion.

• Always assign a seventh character "K" for subsequent encounters when nonunion is documented.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "transverse" for the fracture type.
• Verify the laterality is "right arm" to accurately apply this specific code.