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

This code describes a comminuted fracture of the shaft of the radius that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their anatomical position. It specifies a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture, indicating the skin is intact, and highlights that the healing process is delayed. The "unspecified arm" denotes that the laterality (left or right) was not documented.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed, non-displaced comminuted radial shaft fracture where the physician notes delayed healing. This would apply to scenarios such as cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging studies performed to assess the progress of healing when it is not proceeding at the expected rate.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify that the fracture is indeed of the radial shaft and is comminuted and nondisplaced.
• If laterality (left or right arm) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.