Unsp fx upr end l ulna, 7thH

This code signifies a fracture of the upper portion of the left ulna, where the specific type of fracture is not documented. It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and the patient is now presenting for follow-up care due to delayed healing of that fracture.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed open fracture (Type I or II) of the upper left ulna returns for an appointment, and the medical record explicitly states that healing is not progressing as expected. This would be used for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open fracture, Type I or II, as this impacts the seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture location is the upper end of the left ulna and that the fracture type is unspecified.