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

This code signifies a right arm injury involving a fracture in the shaft of the radius bone, where the bone segments are no longer aligned (displaced) and the fracture is in the process of healing incorrectly (malunion). This specific encounter is for follow-up care of this closed fracture.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent visits for a patient who previously sustained a closed, displaced segmental fracture of the right radial shaft, and is now presenting with evidence of malunion. This would include evaluations, imaging, or discussions regarding treatment options for the malunion.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "right arm" and "shaft of radius" to differentiate from other forearm fractures.
• Verify the encounter is for a "subsequent" visit and that the fracture is "closed" with "malunion" to justify this specific seventh character.
• Distinguish from nonunion (S52.361N) or routine healing (S52.361D/G/K/M) as the malunion indicates abnormal healing.