Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l rad, 7thN

This code describes a situation where a patient has a non-displaced oblique fracture in the shaft of their left radius, and this fracture was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The current encounter is for ongoing management of this fracture, specifically addressing a complication where the bone fragments have failed to heal together (nonunion).

Use this code for follow-up encounters with a patient who has a documented non-displaced oblique fracture of the left radial shaft that was originally an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the physician is actively managing the nonunion of this fracture. This code is appropriate when the patient is receiving treatment for the nonunion, such as further surgical intervention, bone grafting, or prolonged immobilization.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter, not just routine follow-up.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and that the current fracture is still non-displaced and oblique.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for routine follow-up without a documented nonunion.