Nondisp transverse fx shaft of r rad, 7thE

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the right radius that runs perpendicular to the bone's long axis, without any displacement of the bone fragments. It specifically indicates an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, that is currently undergoing normal healing during a follow-up visit.

This code is appropriate for documenting a patient's follow-up visit for a previously diagnosed and treated open transverse fracture of the right radial shaft. It applies when the fracture is healing as expected and there are no complications such as delayed union or nonunion. Use this code for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the fracture morphology.
• Verify the fracture was initially an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, and that healing is routine.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the first treatment.