Disp fx of head of r rad, 7thF

This code signifies a fracture of the top portion of the right radius bone that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The fracture is an open type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture is healing without complications.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a displaced open fracture of the right radial head, specifically of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate when the fracture is progressing through routine healing, typically after initial treatment and during ongoing management.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "right radius head" for accurate code selection.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture type.
• Confirm the encounter is "subsequent" and indicates "routine healing" to differentiate from initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.