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

This code signifies a spiral fracture of the ulna shaft that is out of alignment, specifically an open fracture (Type I or II) that is not healing as expected. The injury location is unspecified as to left or right arm, and the patient is in a phase of treatment following the initial encounter, where the delayed healing is being addressed.

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care of an open spiral ulna shaft fracture (Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II) where the fracture fragments are displaced, and the healing process is prolonged beyond the typical timeframe. This applies when the specific arm (left or right) is not documented.

• Requires documentation of an open fracture (Type I or II) and explicit mention of delayed healing.
• Ensure the encounter is subsequent to the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Only use when the laterality of the arm is not specified in the medical record.