Unsp fx shaft of r rad, 7thN

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the right radius where the specific type of fracture is not documented, and the bone has failed to heal after an initial injury. It specifically applies to an open fracture, meaning the skin was broken, and the severity of the soft tissue damage is classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated open right radial shaft fracture that has not united. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a nonunion, requiring further intervention or management. This code would be appropriate for encounters involving ongoing treatment, assessment of nonunion, or planning for revision surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the right radius shaft.
• Verify that the original injury was an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for this specific nonunion would use a different code.