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

This code describes a left elbow injury involving a displaced fracture of the olecranon process (the bony tip of the elbow) that does not extend into the joint. The fracture is an open fracture of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and has healed improperly, resulting in malunion.

Use this code for a patient who is presenting for follow-up care, treatment of complications, or further management of a previously sustained severe open olecranon fracture of the left ulna that has healed in an unsatisfactory alignment. This code is appropriate when the initial injury was a displaced fracture without intraarticular extension, and the current encounter addresses the resulting malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" ulna and "displaced" fracture without intraarticular extension.
• Verify the encounter is for a "subsequent" phase of care and that "malunion" is explicitly documented.
• Confirm the original open fracture was classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.