Oth fx upper end of right ulna, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code signifies a fracture in the upper portion of the right ulna, excluding the olecranon or coronoid process, that is currently in a healing phase but has united in an abnormal position. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed right upper ulnar fracture that has healed with malunion, and the skin was not broken at the time of injury. This is appropriate for subsequent visits related to the management of the malunion, such as for evaluation, physical therapy, or planning for corrective surgery.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right ulna" and "upper end," excluding olecranon or coronoid.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care of a closed fracture that has healed with malunion.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for nonunion; separate codes exist for those scenarios.