Disp fx of lateral end unsp clavicle, subs for fx w malunion

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture at the outer end of their collarbone, and the bone fragments have healed in an improper alignment (malunion). This specific code is used when the patient is seen for follow-up care related to this malunited fracture, not for the initial injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed lateral clavicle fracture that has healed incorrectly. This includes visits for assessing the malunion, planning corrective surgery, or managing symptoms related to the malunion after the initial healing phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "lateral end" of the clavicle.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Do not use this code if the fracture is still in the process of healing normally (use a code for routine healing).