Bent bone of r rad, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w nonunion

This code describes a specific type of fracture in the right radius where the bone has bent but not completely broken through, and the skin is open due to a severe injury (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). Importantly, this code indicates that the fracture is not healing properly (nonunion) and the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for this complication.

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care, cast changes, wound management, or surgical intervention related to a previously diagnosed bent bone open fracture of the right radius that has developed nonunion. This code is appropriate when the initial treatment has failed to achieve bone healing and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "bent bone" and "nonunion" for the right radius.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is documented, as other open fracture types have different codes.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.