Displ oblique fx shaft of l rad, 7thG

This code signifies an oblique fracture located in the shaft of the left radius, which is currently displaced. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing slower than expected, indicating delayed union. The fracture site remains closed, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a left radial shaft fracture that was initially displaced and is now showing signs of delayed healing. This is appropriate for encounters where the physician is monitoring the progress of a closed fracture that is not uniting within the expected timeframe.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the shaft of the left radius and is oblique and displaced.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.