Displ oblique fx shaft of humer, r arm, 7thG

This code signifies a specific type of fracture affecting the shaft of the right humerus, where the break is oblique and the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, and "delayed healing" specifies that the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced oblique fracture of the right humeral shaft is being managed for delayed bone healing. This would include scenarios such as cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging studies performed to assess the slow progression of healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture type and location.
• Verify the encounter is subsequent to the initial fracture treatment.
• Confirm the fracture is of the right humerus and is described as "oblique" and "displaced."