Unsp fracture of shaft of right ulna, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the main body (shaft) of the right ulna bone, where the specific type of fracture (e.g., transverse, oblique, spiral) is not documented. It indicates that the skin over the fracture site remains intact (closed fracture) and this is the initial treatment encounter for the injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed fracture of the right ulnar shaft, and the medical record does not specify the fracture type. This is appropriate for the first visit where the fracture is evaluated and treatment begins, such as in an emergency department or initial orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "right ulna" and "shaft" to support this specific code.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture. Subsequent care would require a different seventh character.
• Only use this code when the fracture type is truly "unspecified" in the medical record. If a type is documented, a more specific code should be chosen.