Nondisp fx of coronoid pro of unsp ulna, 7thH

This code describes a fracture of the coronoid process of the ulna that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific code is used when the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients who previously sustained an open coronoid process fracture (Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II) of an unspecified ulna, and are now experiencing delayed union or healing complications. It indicates that the fracture itself is nondisplaced, but the overall healing trajectory is prolonged.

• Ensure documentation specifies an open fracture (Type I or II) as the initial injury and evidence of delayed healing.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the acute injury.
• Laterality (left/right) is unspecified in this particular code; if known, a more specific code should be chosen.