Oth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture within the joint space of the lower end of the radius, where the specific location within the joint is not documented. It indicates that the fracture has failed to heal properly (nonunion) and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment of this persistent issue, with the skin over the fracture remaining intact.

Use this code for patients presenting with ongoing symptoms or complications related to a previously diagnosed intraarticular distal radius fracture that has not united, and the fracture is closed. This code is appropriate for subsequent visits for management of the nonunion, such as for casting changes, physical therapy, or surgical planning for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and that the fracture is "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the fracture is specifically intraarticular and that a more precise anatomical site within the joint is not specified.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the nonunion would use a different seventh character.