Displ spiral fx shaft of rad, r arm, 7thK

This code signifies a right arm injury where the radius bone has a spiral fracture in its shaft, and the broken pieces are no longer aligned. Crucially, the fracture has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment, and the bone ends have not united.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits or ongoing care for a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated right radial shaft fracture that has developed into a nonunion. It indicates that the fracture is closed (skin intact) and the patient is receiving subsequent care for this complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the fracture healing status.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the radial shaft and on the right arm.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.