Nondisp fx of head of l rad, 7thJ

This code describes a fracture of the head of the left radius that was initially open (compound) and is now in a subsequent phase of care. The fracture was nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments remained in their anatomical alignment. The "J" seventh character indicates that the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is used for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the left radial head is experiencing delayed healing. This would apply to visits for ongoing management, assessment of healing progress, or treatment adjustments due to the delayed union.

• Ensure the initial fracture was documented as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.