Unsp fracture of r forearm, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code indicates a right forearm fracture of an unspecified bone (e.g., radius or ulna, or both) that is currently in a delayed healing phase. The fracture was initially treated as closed, meaning there was no open wound communicating with the fracture site.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a right forearm fracture that is not healing at the expected rate, and the specific bone involved was not documented or is unknown. This is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment, where the fracture remains closed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a closed right forearm fracture.
• If the specific bone (radius or ulna) is documented, a more specific code should be used.
• This code requires a 7th character for the encounter type; 'G' denotes subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healing.