Nondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thM

This code describes a non-displaced fracture of the radial head, which is the top part of the radius bone in the forearm, near the elbow. The fracture is an open fracture, meaning the skin was broken at the time of injury, classified as type I or II. This specific code is used for follow-up care when the fracture has failed to heal properly (nonunion).

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed non-displaced open radial head fracture (type I or II) that has not united. This would include clinic visits, imaging studies, or surgical interventions aimed at addressing the nonunion. It is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the fracture as "nondisplaced" and "open type I or II."
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment of the acute fracture.
• Confirm the anatomical site is the radial head and not another part of the radius or ulna.