Nondisp fx of neck of unsp rad, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code signifies a fracture of the radial neck that has not shifted from its original position, but is now healing incorrectly. The encounter is for ongoing care of this closed fracture, which has developed a malunion. This indicates a complication where the bone fragments have united in an anatomically incorrect position.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced radial neck fracture that is now exhibiting signs of malunion. This would be used for subsequent visits after the initial treatment, where the malunion is being monitored or managed. This code is appropriate for closed fractures only.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "malunion" for the radial neck fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures would require a different code.