Oth intartic fx low end r rad, 7thM

This code signifies a fracture involving the joint surface at the lower end of the right radius, which was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now experiencing nonunion. Nonunion indicates that the bone has failed to heal completely after a significant period.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient presents with a previously treated open intraarticular fracture of the distal right radius that has not united. This would include follow-up visits for ongoing management of the nonunion, such as planning for revision surgery or monitoring healing progress.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II."
• Verify the fracture location is "intraarticular" and affects the "lower end of the right radius."
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the nonunion management, not the initial treatment of the fracture.