Unsp physl fx upper end rad, r arm, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate at the upper end of the right radius (forearm bone) where the specific type of physeal fracture is not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and a nonunion complication has developed, meaning the bone fragments have failed to heal together.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with an unspecified physeal fracture of the right proximal radius is being treated for a nonunion. This would include office visits, hospitalizations, or procedures related to managing the unhealed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "unspecified" physeal fracture and "nonunion" for the right radius.
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Always sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter, if applicable.