Nondisp fx of nk of r rad, 7thN

This code describes a situation where a patient has a non-displaced fracture of the radial neck in their right arm that has not healed properly (nonunion). The original injury was an open fracture, specifically 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, complicated healing process.

Apply this code when documenting ongoing treatment for a patient whose right radial neck fracture, initially an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, has failed to unite. This includes encounters for surgical interventions to promote healing, cast changes, physical therapy, or monitoring of the nonunion. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial treatment of the open fracture where nonunion is the primary focus.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the right radius neck.
• Verify the original fracture was indeed an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, as this impacts the "N" seventh character.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.