Disp fx of olecran pro w/o intartic extn l ulna, 7thK

This code describes a left elbow injury involving a broken olecranon, the bony tip of the ulna, that has shifted out of alignment but does not extend into the joint. The fracture has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment, and the patient is presenting for ongoing care of this nonunion.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously treated, displaced, extra-articular fracture of the left olecranon presents for follow-up care due to a confirmed nonunion. This is appropriate for subsequent visits where the nonunion is being managed, such as for cast changes, physical therapy, or preparation for revision surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" ulna and "nonunion" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" and "without intraarticular extension."
• Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures that have healed or are healing normally (malunion).