Nondisp spiral fx shaft of rad, unsp arm, 7thM

This code describes a situation where a patient has a spiral fracture in the shaft of their radius, which is not displaced and the specific arm is unknown. Importantly, this fracture was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and has subsequently failed to heal properly, indicating a nonunion.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed open spiral fracture of the radial shaft that has not united. It should be used when the fracture is confirmed to be nondisplaced and the specific arm is not documented. This code is applicable when the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral fracture of shaft of radius."
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "nonunion" is explicitly stated.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment for the fracture.