Nondisp transverse fx shaft of unsp rad, 7thP

This code signifies a healed or healing transverse fracture of the radius shaft that has not aligned correctly (malunion), but without displacement of the bone fragments. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific type of fracture complication. The "P" suffix denotes that this is a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing treatment, evaluation, or management of a previously sustained, closed, transverse radial shaft fracture that has healed or is healing with a documented malunion. This would apply to follow-up appointments where the physician is monitoring the malunion, discussing potential corrective procedures, or managing symptoms related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" (which has different codes).
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not initial treatment, as indicated by the "P" suffix.
• Confirm the fracture is of the radius shaft and is transverse in nature.