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How do you code a nonunion in new pt with ICD-10?

We have a new patient being seen because of a pubic ramus/stress fracture nonunion and pain in the SI joint/buttock area. Her fracture was treated by a different physician and she is outside the global period.
My question: when coding with ICD-10 for the pubis fracture nonunion, what 7th digit should we use? A for initial encounter for closed fracture, or
K subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion? I'm not sure how to code nonunion for a new patient. :confused:
Any imput will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, and happy new year to all.:)
 
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Yes, I'm practicing while performing an audit of my physicians' documentation and coding ICD9 versus ICD10 so I know what areas will need the most training for my docs. I still need some opinions/advice on how to code nonunions in new patients. Any recommendations?

Thanks
 
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