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

This code describes a specific type of fracture involving the shaft of the right ulna, where the bone is broken in a spiral pattern but remains in its normal anatomical position. It indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care with expected routine healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced spiral fracture of the right ulnar shaft that was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate when the healing process is progressing as expected without complications.

• Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the ulnar shaft, nondisplaced, and spiral in nature.
• Confirm the original injury was an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.