Nondisp fx of head of l rad, 7thQ

This code signifies a left radial head fracture that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remain in their anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (skin broken) of type I or II, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of healing where malunion (improper alignment during healing) has occurred.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously treated open type I or II left radial head fracture presents with evidence of malunion. This applies to situations where the initial injury involved a break in the skin, and the bone has healed in an unsatisfactory alignment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" radius and "head" of the radius.
• Verify the initial fracture was an "open" fracture of type I or II, and that "malunion" is present.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for an open fracture would use a different code.