Nondisp fx of head of r rad, 7thN

Nondisplaced fracture of head of right radius, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the radial head in the right arm that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates a subsequent encounter for an open fracture (where the skin was broken) classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, which has unfortunately failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously sustained right radial head fracture that was initially open (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and has now been diagnosed with nonunion. This would be used for ongoing management, such as preparing for revision surgery or monitoring the nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "right radius head."
Verify the initial fracture was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
Confirm the current encounter is for a "nonunion" of this specific fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.124Nondisplaced fracture of head of right radius

S52.124N(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S52Fracture of forearm S52.0Fracture of upper end of ulna S52.00Unspecified fracture of upper end of ulna S52.001Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna S52.001AUnsp fracture of upper end of right ulna, init for clos fx