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

This code signifies a right arm injury involving a spiral fracture of the radius bone's shaft that has not shifted out of alignment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "delayed healing" specifies that the bone is taking longer than expected to mend.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed, non-displaced spiral fracture of the right radial shaft is being monitored for healing progress, and the physician notes that the healing process is protracted. It would be used when the fracture has not yet fully united and requires continued management.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "right arm" and "spiral fracture of shaft of radius" with "nondisplaced" status.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care and the physician explicitly notes "delayed healing" of a closed fracture.
• Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for fractures that are healing normally.