Displ spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thH

This code signifies a fracture of the ulna's shaft on the right arm, specifically a spiral type that is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. It also indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and that the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters with a patient who sustained an open spiral fracture of the right ulnar shaft, where the fracture fragments are displaced, and the physician documents delayed healing. This applies to situations where the patient is still receiving active treatment for the delayed union of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "spiral fracture of shaft of ulna" on the right side.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly stated.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.