Disp fx of olecran pro w intartic extn unsp ulna, init

This code signifies a fracture of the olecranon process (the bony prominence at the tip of the elbow) that has shifted from its normal position and extends into the elbow joint. The specific ulna (left or right) is not documented, and it represents the initial treatment for a fracture where the skin remains intact.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced olecranon fracture that involves the articular surface of the elbow joint, and the medical record does not specify which arm is affected. This applies to the initial encounter for treatment, such as reduction or surgical repair, of a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "displaced" and "intraarticular extension" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.
• If the laterality (left or right ulna) is documented, a more specific code should be chosen.