Nondisp fx of head of r radius, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who previously sustained a fracture to the head of their right radius, which has since been treated non-surgically (closed fracture). The key clinical detail is the documentation of malunion, meaning the bone has healed but in an anatomically incorrect or misaligned position. This is a subsequent encounter, indicating ongoing care or assessment after initial treatment.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated, nondisplaced closed fracture of the right radial head, and imaging or clinical assessment confirms malunion. This would be appropriate for office visits, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging studies performed to assess the malunion's impact or progression. Do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture or for open fractures.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "closed fracture" with "malunion" for the right radial head.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and not the initial treatment phase.
• Always check for laterality (right vs. left) and specific bone (radial head) to ensure accuracy.