Nondisp fx of nk of l rad, 7thN

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of the neck of the left radius that has failed to heal properly, specifically in a subsequent encounter for an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. Nonunion indicates that the bone ends have not united after a sufficient period, requiring further medical intervention.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed open fracture of the left radial neck that has progressed to nonunion. It should be used when the initial injury was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code would be assigned when the patient presents for ongoing management of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the initial open fracture.
• Verify laterality (left radius) and the specific anatomical site (neck) are documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would have been used for the acute fracture.