Disp fx of head of right radius, subs for clos fx w nonunion

This code signifies a fracture of the head of the right radius that is no longer in its anatomical alignment (displaced) and has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment (nonunion). This diagnosis is made during a follow-up visit for a fracture that was initially treated without surgical intervention (closed fracture).

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed displaced right radial head fracture where imaging or clinical assessment confirms nonunion. This applies to subsequent encounters after the initial treatment, such as follow-up appointments for monitoring healing progress, planning further interventions, or managing complications related to the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and "displaced" for the right radial head.
• Verify that the encounter is subsequent to the initial fracture treatment and that the fracture was treated as closed.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that have healed or are healing normally.