Displ transverse fx shaft of l rad, 7thJ

This code describes a specific type of left radius fracture involving a displaced break across the shaft, where the bone has not yet fully healed. It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), meaning the skin was broken, and the patient is now in a later stage of care due to delayed healing.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed open transverse fracture of the left radial shaft is experiencing delayed union or nonunion. This is appropriate when the fracture has not healed within the expected timeframe and ongoing management is required.

• Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" or "nonunion" for this specific fracture site and type.
• Verify the initial injury was an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the left radial shaft.
• Do not use for initial encounter or routine follow-up without documented delayed healing.