Nondisp spiral fx shaft of humer, l arm, 7thK

This code describes a left humerus shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture is in a healing phase, but complications have arisen where the bone is failing to unite properly.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a left humeral shaft spiral fracture that has not healed as expected, resulting in nonunion. It indicates ongoing management of this specific fracture complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "shaft" of the humerus.
• Verify the "subsequent encounter" and "nonunion" status are explicitly documented.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for malunion, which is a different complication.