Nondisp transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thC

This code describes a break in the shaft of the right ulna that runs perpendicular to the bone's long axis, without any significant displacement of the bone fragments. The fracture is open, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site, and is classified as a severe open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced transverse fracture of the right ulnar shaft that is also an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This would typically be used in emergency department settings or during the initial hospitalization for the injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the fracture morphology.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated in the medical record for the open fracture.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture. Subsequent care would use a different encounter character.