Nondisp oblique fx shaft of humer, unsp arm, 7thG

This code signifies a humerus fracture located in the shaft, specifically an oblique break that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to unite. This indicates ongoing medical management for a persistent healing challenge.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a humerus shaft fracture that was initially oblique and nondisplaced, and the physician documents delayed union or non-progression of healing. This is appropriate for encounters where the primary focus is monitoring and managing the slow healing process of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the humerus shaft and is described as oblique and nondisplaced.
• Confirm the encounter is not for initial treatment or routine follow-up of a normally healing fracture.