Oth fx shaft of rad, r arm, 7thM

This code signifies a non-healing fracture of the shaft of the right radius, specifically an open fracture (Type I or II) that has failed to unite after initial treatment. It indicates that the patient is presenting for ongoing management of this persistent bone injury.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed open fracture (Type I or II) of the right radial shaft is being treated for nonunion. This includes visits for assessment of healing progress, surgical intervention for nonunion, or conservative management of the non-healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "right arm" for accurate coding.
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" to justify this specific subsequent encounter code.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for closed fractures; separate codes exist for those scenarios.