Unsp fracture of right forearm, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code signifies a right forearm fracture, where the specific bone (radius or ulna) is not documented, that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position (malunion). The patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment related to this previously sustained and now malunited closed fracture.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed, non-specific right forearm fracture presents for management of a malunion, and the skin over the fracture site was intact at the time of injury. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters such as physical therapy, cast changes, or evaluation for corrective surgery for the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and that the encounter is not for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Verify the fracture was "closed" at the time of injury; if open, a different seventh character is required.
• Confirm laterality (right forearm) is explicitly documented.