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

This code signifies a spiral fracture of the shaft of the radius that is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned. The fracture is located in an unspecified arm and is currently being managed as a closed fracture (skin intact) that has failed to heal properly, indicating a nonunion.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed displaced spiral radial shaft fracture that has not united. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing further conservative management, surgical planning for nonunion, or monitoring of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is of the radial shaft and has a spiral morphology.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different 7th character.