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

This code signifies a fracture of the olecranon process (the bony prominence of the elbow) on the left arm, where the broken bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment and the fracture line extends into the elbow joint. It specifically indicates that the fracture has not healed properly despite previous treatment, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care for this unhealed bone.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a subsequent visit related to a left olecranon fracture that was initially treated as a closed fracture but has failed to unite. This applies when the fracture fragments are displaced and involve the joint surface, and the current encounter is for ongoing management of this nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "left ulna," "olecranon process," "displaced," "intraarticular extension," and "nonunion."
• Verify that the encounter is "subsequent" and the initial treatment was for a "closed fracture."
• Do not use this code for initial encounters, open fractures, or if the fracture has healed.