Nondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thQ

This code signifies a previously treated, but now malunited, fracture of the radial head that was initially an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type I or II. The fracture itself is currently nondisplaced. This indicates a follow-up visit where the patient is receiving care for the complications of the original open radial head fracture.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient presents with malunion of a nondisplaced radial head fracture that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II). This would include visits for assessment of the malunion, planning for corrective surgery, or ongoing management of symptoms related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and that the initial fracture was an "open fracture type I or II."
• Verify the fracture is explicitly stated as "nondisplaced" at the time of this subsequent encounter.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion; a different seventh character would be required.