Oth extrartic fx low end r rad, 7thN

This code signifies a non-healing fracture of the lower end of the right radius, located outside the joint capsule, that was initially an open fracture of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The "nonunion" indicates that the bone fragments have failed to unite after a typical healing period. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this persistent fracture.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed open, extraarticular fracture of the distal right radius that has not healed. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing further evaluation, conservative management, or surgical intervention for the nonunion. It should be used after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the right radius.
• Verify this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is extraarticular and located at the lower end of the radius.