Nondisp commnt fx shaft of rad, l arm, 7thH

This code describes a left radius shaft fracture that is broken into multiple pieces (comminuted) but remains in its normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). It specifically indicates an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type I or II that is not healing as expected during a follow-up visit.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up appointment for a previously diagnosed and treated open comminuted, nondisplaced fracture of the left radial shaft, where the healing process is prolonged or slower than anticipated. This applies when the initial injury was classified as an open fracture type I or II.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left arm" and "nondisplaced comminuted fracture of shaft of radius."
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture type I or II and that delayed healing is explicitly noted.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.