Colles' fx r rad, subs for opn fx type 3A/B/C w delay heal

This code describes a specific type of distal radius fracture, known as a Colles' fracture, affecting the right arm. It indicates that the fracture was an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the patient is currently in a phase of delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated open Colles' fracture of the right radius is experiencing slower-than-expected healing. This would include situations where the physician is monitoring the healing process, managing complications related to delayed union, or planning further interventions due to the delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the original fracture was indeed an open Colles' fracture of the right radius, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.