Nondisp fx of head of l rad, 7thM

This code signifies a fracture of the radial head on the left arm that has not shifted from its original position, and the bone fragments have failed to heal together. This specific code is used when the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to the nonunion.

This code is appropriate for patients who previously sustained an open fracture of the left radial head and are now being treated for a nonunion of that fracture. It would be used during subsequent encounters, such as office visits, physical therapy, or surgical interventions aimed at addressing the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "left radius head."
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and the current encounter is for "nonunion."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; a different code would be used for the initial treatment of the fracture.