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

This code describes a specific type of fracture in the left forearm, where the ulna bone has a spiral break along its shaft, but the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. This particular encounter is for follow-up care of an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) that was initially classified as a severe open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now healing as expected.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up visit after initial treatment of a severe open spiral fracture of the left ulnar shaft, where the fracture is nondisplaced and is currently undergoing routine healing. This would apply during the period of active healing and recovery, but not for the initial treatment or for a healed fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral fracture of shaft of ulna" for the left arm.
• Verify the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter" and the original injury was an "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" with "routine healing."
• Do not use this code for initial treatment, malunion, nonunion, or sequelae of the fracture.