Oth intartic fx low end r rad, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture within the joint space at the lower end of the right radius that is currently in the routine healing phase. It indicates that the fracture is closed, meaning the skin over the fracture site is intact, and the patient is receiving follow-up care for this injury.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed intraarticular fracture of the lower end of the right radius is presenting for routine follow-up care. This applies when the fracture is healing as expected without complications and no further acute treatment is being rendered.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right radius" and "intraarticular" to support this code.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed healing.
• Verify the fracture is closed; open fractures would require a different seventh character.