Nondisp fx of olecran pro w/o intartic extn unsp ulna, 7thD

This code describes a fracture of the bony prominence at the tip of the elbow (olecranon process) that has not shifted out of alignment and does not extend into the elbow joint. It specifically indicates a follow-up visit for a closed fracture of an unspecified ulna that is healing as expected.

This code is used for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed, non-displaced, non-intraarticular olecranon fracture of an unspecified ulna. It is appropriate when the fracture is closed and is progressing through routine healing without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "without intraarticular extension" for the olecranon fracture.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care of a closed fracture with routine healing, as indicated by the 7th character "D".
• Verify that the laterality of the ulna was not specified in the medical record.