Oth extrartic fx low end r rad, 7thR

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture of the lower part of the right radius, outside of the joint, that was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and has now healed in an incorrect position (malunion). This specific code is used when the patient is seen for follow-up care related to this malunited fracture.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient presents with complications or ongoing management of a malunited extraarticular fracture of the lower end of the right radius, which was originally a severe open fracture. This would include scenarios where the malunion is being assessed, monitored, or treated in a subsequent visit.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right radius" and "lower end," as well as "extraarticular."
• Verify that the original injury was an "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" and that "malunion" is explicitly documented.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture, not the initial treatment.