Nondisp seg fx shaft of rad, l arm, 7thQ

This code describes a left radius shaft fracture that is broken in multiple places (segmental) but the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment (nondisplaced). This specific code is used when the patient is seen for follow-up care of an open fracture (where the skin was broken) classified as Type I or II, and the fracture has healed incorrectly, resulting in a deformity (malunion).

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously treated open segmental fracture of the left radial shaft (Type I or II) presents with evidence of malunion. This would typically be documented by an orthopedic surgeon during follow-up appointments after the initial treatment. It indicates ongoing management of a complicated healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm," "segmental," "nondisplaced," and "malunion" for the radius shaft.
• Confirm the original injury was an open fracture type I or II, as this impacts the "Q" seventh character.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for this specific malunion would use a different seventh character.