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

This code signifies a fracture of the main shaft of the humerus that has broken into multiple pieces and is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. The patient is in a later stage of recovery, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, requiring continued medical management.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a displaced segmental humerus shaft fracture, and the physician documents delayed healing. This would include scenarios where the patient is still undergoing treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or monitoring for nonunion, after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "segmental" and "displaced" for the humerus shaft fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is for "subsequent care" and specifically mentions "delayed healing."
• Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures healing normally.