Unsp fx the low end unsp rad, 7thR

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the radius, where the specific type of fracture is not documented. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care of an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that has healed incorrectly, resulting in malunion.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with an initially unspecified open distal radius fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is being treated for complications related to malunion. This could include follow-up appointments for pain, functional limitations, or planning for corrective surgery due to the improper healing of the original fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the encounter as "subsequent."
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Do not use if the specific type of distal radius fracture is known (e.g., Colles', Smith's).