Disp fx of head of unsp rad, 7thN

This code signifies a previously treated fracture of the radial head that has failed to heal (nonunion) and is still displaced. The original injury was an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination. This code is used during follow-up care for this specific complication.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being managed for a nonunion of a displaced radial head fracture, which was initially an open fracture of a severe type. This includes situations like ongoing evaluation, planning for revision surgery, or conservative management of the nonunion. It should be used after the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and "displaced" for the radial head fracture.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture, specifically Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, as this impacts code selection.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the acute fracture.