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

This code signifies a left upper arm fracture, specifically an oblique break in the shaft of the humerus, that has been previously treated but is now experiencing delayed healing. The fracture fragments are no longer in their anatomical alignment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced oblique humeral shaft fracture of the left arm is showing slower-than-expected bone healing. It would be used when the patient is still under active treatment for the fracture, but the healing process is prolonged.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "oblique" fracture type.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment.
• Confirm that the physician's notes indicate delayed healing, not nonunion or malunion, as these have different codes.