Nondisp commnt fx shaft of rad, r arm, 7thD

This code signifies a comminuted fracture of the shaft of the right radius that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their anatomical alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing routinely without complications, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted right radial shaft fracture. It should be used when the fracture is progressing as expected, and there are no signs of delayed healing, nonunion, or infection.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the right radial shaft.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the healing is "routine" for a "closed" fracture.
• Do not use for initial encounters or if the fracture is displaced, open, or experiencing complications.