Unsp fx upr end r rad, 7thN

This code describes a situation where a patient has an unhealed fracture (nonunion) of the upper part of their right radius, which was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This specific code is used when the patient is seen for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the fracture.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient presents with a documented nonunion of an unspecified fracture of the proximal right radius, and the original injury was classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This would apply during ongoing treatment, monitoring, or evaluation of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the initial fracture was an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture location is the "upper end" or "proximal" right radius.