Disp fx of neck of right radius, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture in the neck of their right radius bone that has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this previously treated, but now malunited, closed fracture.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient presents with a malunion of a previously treated closed fracture of the right radial neck. This would include visits for evaluation of the malunion, planning for corrective surgery, or monitoring the effects of the malunion. It should not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and that the fracture was "closed" initially.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care related to the malunion, not the initial fracture treatment.
• Confirm the fracture location is specifically the "neck of the right radius."