Disp fx of head of r radius, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the top portion of the right radius bone that is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. The patient is in a later phase of treatment for this specific fracture, and the bone is not healing at the expected rate, but the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed displaced right radial head fracture, and the physician documents delayed union or non-union, but the fracture is still considered closed. This is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment phase, such as cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging to assess healing progress.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture is of the "head" of the radius and on the "right" side.
• Confirm the encounter is "subsequent" and the fracture remains "closed."