Oth fx shaft of rad, l arm, 7thQ

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the left radius bone, which is not further specified as a Monteggia or Galeazzi fracture. It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as Type I or II, and the bone has healed in an imperfect or misaligned position (malunion). This code is used during a follow-up visit after the initial treatment.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing care or evaluation of a previously sustained open fracture of the left radial shaft (Type I or II) that has healed with a noticeable deformity or angulation. This applies when the malunion is being assessed, monitored, or is the focus of the encounter, and the initial fracture treatment has concluded.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "shaft of radius" to differentiate from other forearm fractures.
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "malunion" is explicitly documented.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the malunion, not the initial treatment of the fracture itself.