Displ oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thC

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the right ulna, specifically an oblique break that is displaced. It further specifies that this is an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and potential contamination. 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 right ulnar shaft fracture that is both displaced and oblique. It is specifically used when the fracture is open and categorized as a Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, requiring immediate surgical intervention and management of the open wound.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "oblique" for the ulnar shaft fracture.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for open fractures is explicitly stated in the physician's notes.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent care for this fracture will require different seventh characters.