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

This code signifies a left humerus shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and has not been displaced, but is now healing incorrectly (malunion). It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this specific fracture, where the healing process has gone awry.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced spiral fracture of the left humeral shaft is presenting with evidence of malunion. This would typically be documented by imaging studies and clinical assessment indicating improper alignment during healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of humerus."
• Verify that "malunion" is explicitly stated or clearly implied by the clinical findings in the encounter notes.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment for the fracture.