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

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a previously treated fracture of the main part of the radius bone in an unspecified arm. The fracture was characterized by multiple fragments (comminuted) and was not significantly displaced at the time of injury. However, the bone has healed in an abnormal alignment (malunion).

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is being managed for a malunited, previously closed, nondisplaced comminuted shaft of radius fracture. This includes evaluations, monitoring, or planning for corrective procedures related to the malunion. It would not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the shaft of the radius.
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture, not an open one.
• Confirm the fracture was initially nondisplaced and comminuted.