Nondisp commnt fx shaft of rad, unsp arm, 7thE

This code describes a fracture of the radius bone in the forearm, specifically a comminuted (broken into multiple pieces) fracture of the shaft that is not displaced. It indicates that the injury was an open fracture (skin broken) of either Type I or Type II, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care with expected routine healing. The specific arm affected is not documented.

Use this code for follow-up encounters of a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced comminuted shaft fracture of the radius that was an open fracture (Type I or II). This applies when the fracture is healing as expected without complications. It is appropriate when the medical record does not specify whether the left or right arm was affected.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced," "comminuted," and "shaft of radius."
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture, Type I or II, and that the encounter is for subsequent care with routine healing.
• Only use this code when the laterality (left/right arm) is truly unspecified in the medical record.