Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r ulna, 7thG

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture in the shaft of their right ulna that runs at an angle (oblique) but the bone fragments are still in their normal position. The key aspect is that this is a follow-up encounter for a fracture that is not healing as quickly as expected, but is being managed without surgery.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing care of a right ulnar shaft fracture that was initially treated non-surgically and is now demonstrating delayed healing. This applies to follow-up visits where the physician is monitoring the healing process and providing conservative management for the delayed union.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and specifies the right ulna shaft.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "nondisplaced" and "oblique."
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture; do not use for initial treatment or open fractures.