Nondisp fx of olecran pro w intartic extn r ulna, 7thN

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of the olecranon process of the right ulna, extending into the elbow joint. It specifically indicates that the fracture is an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and that the bone has failed to heal properly (nonunion) during a subsequent encounter for care.

Use this code for follow-up visits or ongoing treatment of a patient who previously sustained an open, intraarticular olecranon fracture of the right ulna, and the fracture is now complicated by nonunion. This applies when the initial injury was classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the right ulna.
• Verify that the fracture is indeed intraarticular and nondisplaced.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the acute injury.