Oth intartic fx low end unsp rad, 7thM

This code describes a specific type of fracture affecting the lower end of the radius bone, located within the joint, where the bone fragments have failed to heal properly (nonunion). It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II), and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing healing complication.

Use this code for patients who have previously sustained an open intraarticular fracture of the distal radius, and are now being seen for management of a nonunion. This applies to subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the acute fracture. This code is appropriate when the specific side (left or right) of the radius is not documented.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and "subsequent encounter" for an open fracture.
• Verify the fracture is intraarticular and located at the lower end of the radius.
• Only use this code when the laterality of the fracture is unspecified in the medical record.