Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right ulna, init

This code signifies a break in the main part (shaft) of the right ulna bone, where the fracture line runs at an angle (oblique) and the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment (displaced). This specific code is used for the initial treatment of such a fracture when the skin over the fracture site remains intact (closed fracture).

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced oblique fracture of the shaft of their right ulna. This includes initial evaluation, reduction, and casting or surgical repair. It is appropriate for emergency department visits, urgent care, or initial orthopedic consultations for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "oblique" for the fracture type.
• Verify the laterality is "right ulna" and not left or unspecified.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific fracture. Subsequent care will require a different seventh character.