Nondisp fx of nk of unsp rad, 7thR

This code describes a situation where a patient has a malunion of a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the neck of an unspecified radius. The original injury was an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the current encounter is for follow-up care related to this healing complication.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management or evaluation of a malunited, nondisplaced radial neck fracture that was initially an open fracture of a severe type. This applies when the fracture has healed in an imperfect alignment, and the patient is past the initial healing phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture was nondisplaced and located in the neck of the radius.