Greenstick fx shaft of right ulna, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a specific type of incomplete fracture, a greenstick fracture, affecting the shaft of the right ulna. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, and the healing process is not progressing as expected, exhibiting a delay.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed greenstick fracture of the right ulnar shaft is being monitored, and the clinician documents delayed healing. This would typically be used after the initial treatment phase, when the fracture should be showing signs of consolidation but is not.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the right ulnar shaft greenstick fracture.
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment or a sequela.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed a greenstick type and located in the shaft of the ulna.