Nondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thE

This code signifies a spiral fracture of the shaft of the right ulna that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the fracture is an open fracture of type I or II, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the healing process is proceeding as expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for a patient previously diagnosed with a nondisplaced spiral open fracture (Type I or II) of the right ulnar shaft. It should be used when the physician documents that the fracture is healing routinely and the patient is no longer in the initial active treatment phase. This code would be applicable during cast changes, follow-up X-rays showing good alignment and callus formation, or routine wound care for the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm."
• Verify the fracture was initially classified as an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter is for "subsequent care with routine healing."
• Do not use this code for initial encounters, malunion, nonunion, or delayed healing.