Disp fx of head of r rad, 7thQ

This code describes a situation where the head of the right radius, the bone in the forearm near the elbow, has been fractured and is no longer in its correct anatomical position. Furthermore, this specific fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the bone broke through the skin) of either Type I or II, and it has subsequently healed improperly, resulting in a malunion.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained an open Type I or II displaced fracture of the right radial head, and imaging or clinical assessment confirms that the fracture has healed in an abnormal alignment. This applies to encounters where the malunion is being addressed or monitored.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" radius and "head" of the radius.
• Verify the original fracture was an "open" fracture, specifically Type I or II, and that "malunion" is present.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the fracture would use an acute fracture code.