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

This code describes a previously treated fracture of the olecranon (the bony prominence of the elbow) that did not extend into the joint and is now healing incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. The fracture is located in an unspecified part of the ulna bone.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a malunion of a previously sustained, non-displaced olecranon fracture that did not involve the joint. This would typically be used when the patient presents for assessment or treatment of the malunion after the initial fracture care.

• Ensure documentation specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed healing" for accurate code selection.
• Verify that the fracture was non-displaced and did not have intra-articular extension as these details impact code specificity.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for a closed fracture, as indicated by the 7th character.