Displ spiral fx shaft of humer, unsp arm, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the humeral shaft, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment and the fracture line has a spiral pattern. It specifically indicates that the fracture is in the process of healing, but at a slower rate than expected. The laterality of the injury (left or right arm) is not specified.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced spiral fracture of the humeral shaft is experiencing delayed healing. This applies to situations where the physician documents that the fracture is not uniting at the anticipated rate, requiring continued medical management.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and specifies a spiral fracture pattern of the humeral shaft.
• Confirm that the encounter is subsequent to the initial fracture treatment.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters, nonunion, or malunion.