Nondisp spiral fx shaft of rad, l arm, 7thJ

This code signifies a left arm radius shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and has not shifted from its anatomical position. It specifically applies when the initial injury was an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and the bone is now healing slower than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously sustained open spiral fracture of the left radial shaft, and the physician documents delayed healing. This indicates the fracture is not progressing through the normal healing stages as anticipated.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral fracture of shaft of radius, left arm."
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly stated.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.