Nondisp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thR

This code signifies a previously treated fracture of the radial head that was initially nondisplaced, but has since healed improperly, resulting in a malunion. The original injury was an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination. This code is used during follow-up care for this specific complication.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a malunited, nondisplaced radial head fracture that was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This applies when the patient is beyond the initial healing phase and the fracture has consolidated in an anatomically incorrect position. This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the outcome of the fracture healing.
• Verify the original fracture was a nondisplaced radial head fracture and an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment or an encounter for delayed healing.