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

This code describes a left radius shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that this is a follow-up encounter for an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents with a previously treated left radius shaft spiral fracture that was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and has now developed a malunion. This applies when the fracture itself remains nondisplaced.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of radius."
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the presence of a malunion, indicating abnormal healing of the fracture.