Displ spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thE

This code signifies a left ulnar shaft fracture, specifically a spiral type, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It indicates that the fracture was an open type I or II, meaning there was a wound communicating with the fracture site, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care with expected routine healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed displaced spiral fracture of the left ulnar shaft, which was initially an open fracture (Type I or II). This applies when the healing process is progressing as anticipated without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left arm" and "spiral fracture" of the ulna shaft.
• Confirm the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and the current encounter is "subsequent" with "routine healing."
• Do not use for initial encounters, nonunion, malunion, or delayed healing.