Disp fx of shaft of right clavicle, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a displaced fracture located in the shaft of the right clavicle that has failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion. It indicates the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this specific fracture complication.

Apply this code for patients presenting for follow-up care, evaluation, or treatment of a previously diagnosed right clavicle shaft fracture where nonunion has been confirmed. This is appropriate when the patient is no longer in the initial active treatment phase but is managing the ongoing complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the right clavicle shaft as the fracture site.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not initial treatment, to differentiate from acute fracture codes.
• Confirm the fracture is displaced; if not, a different code for nondisplaced nonunion would be appropriate.