Stress fracture, right radius, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a stress fracture affecting the right radius that is currently undergoing treatment, but healing is not progressing at the expected rate. It indicates that the patient is in a follow-up phase of care for this specific type of fracture, and the healing process is prolonged.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed stress fracture of the right radius, and the provider documents delayed healing. This typically occurs during follow-up appointments after initial treatment, where imaging or clinical assessment reveals a slower-than-anticipated recovery. Documentation should clearly state "delayed healing" or similar terminology.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the right radial stress fracture.
• This code requires a seventh character "G" for subsequent encounter with delayed healing; do not use "A" (initial) or "K" (nonunion).
• Distinguish from nonunion (M84.333K), which implies complete cessation of healing, versus delayed healing where healing is still occurring but slowly.