Nondisp spiral fx shaft of rad, r arm, 7thE

This code describes a specific type of fracture involving the shaft of the right radius, characterized by a spiral break that has not shifted out of alignment. It indicates that the fracture was an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of either Type I or Type II severity, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care with expected routine healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing management for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced spiral fracture of the right radial shaft. It specifically applies when the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and the healing process is progressing without complications. This would be used after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral fracture of shaft of radius" for the right arm.
• Verify the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and that the encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.