Oth extrartic fx low end r rad, 7thE

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the right radius, specifically an extraarticular type that is not a Colles' or Smith's fracture. It indicates that the fracture was an open fracture (Type I or II) and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care with the bone healing as expected.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters of a patient who sustained an open extraarticular fracture of the distal right radius. This is appropriate when the fracture is healing routinely and there are no complications such as delayed union or nonunion. It would be used after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure the fracture is specifically extraarticular and not a Colles' or Smith's fracture.
• Verify documentation confirms an open fracture (Type I or II) and routine healing during the subsequent encounter.
• Do not use for initial treatment encounters or if complications like delayed or nonunion are present.