Unsp fx upper end of r radius, subs for clos fx w nonunion

This code signifies a situation where a patient has a previously diagnosed, non-specific fracture of the upper part of their right radius bone. The fracture has not healed properly (nonunion) and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing issue.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment or evaluation for a right proximal radial fracture that has failed to unite. This includes scenarios such as follow-up appointments after initial casting, surgical intervention for nonunion, or monitoring the progress of a non-healing fracture.

• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates a "subsequent encounter" and "nonunion" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture location is specifically the "upper end of the right radius."
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that have healed successfully.