Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of left ulna, init

This code signifies a break in the shaft of the left ulna bone, specifically an oblique fracture where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a patient presenting with an acute, non-aligned oblique fracture of the left ulnar shaft. This would include scenarios such as an emergency department visit or the first orthopedic consultation for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" ulna and "oblique" fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.