Displ seg fx shaft of rad, r arm, 7thK

This code signifies a right arm injury involving a segmental fracture of the radial shaft, where the bone fragments are misaligned. It specifically indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture that has not healed properly, leading to nonunion.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed closed segmental radial shaft fracture in the right arm, and imaging or clinical assessment confirms the fracture has failed to unite. This is appropriate for ongoing management of the nonunion prior to definitive intervention or after initial conservative management has failed.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right arm" and "segmental" fracture of the radial shaft.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the fracture is "closed" with confirmed "nonunion."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally (union).