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

This code signifies a spiral fracture of the shaft of the right radius that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. This specific encounter is for follow-up care of an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the fracture is healing routinely without complications.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent visits for a patient who previously sustained a non-displaced spiral open fracture of the right radial shaft, and the fracture is now in a routine healing phase. This would be used after the initial treatment and during ongoing management of the healing process for a severe open fracture.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right arm" and "nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of radius."
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and that the original injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healing.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.