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

This code signifies a left radius shaft fracture that is broken into multiple pieces (segmental) and the bone fragments are not properly aligned. The patient is in a subsequent phase of treatment, and the fracture has failed to heal after a typical healing period (nonunion), but the skin over the fracture site remains intact (closed).

Apply this code when documenting ongoing care for a patient with a previously diagnosed left radius shaft fracture that has developed a nonunion. This is appropriate for follow-up visits, surgical interventions for the nonunion, or other treatments aimed at promoting healing of the ununited fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "segmental" fracture of the radius shaft.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "nonunion" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the same fracture would use a different code.