Displ oblique fx shaft of r rad, 7thM

This code describes a specific type of fracture involving the shaft of the right radius, characterized by an oblique break that is displaced. Importantly, it indicates that this is not the initial treatment encounter, and the fracture is an open fracture (Type I or II) that has failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion.

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care of a previously treated open oblique fracture of the right radial shaft, where the fracture has not united and is still displaced. This applies to situations such as ongoing management, surgical intervention for nonunion, or evaluation of complications related to the nonunion, specifically for open fracture types I or II.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and "subsequent encounter" for this exact fracture type and location.
• Verify the fracture was initially an open fracture, specifically Type I or II, as this impacts code selection.
• Confirm the laterality is "right" and the fracture is of the "shaft" and "oblique" morphology.