Nondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thG

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient experiencing delayed healing of a nondisplaced spiral fracture located in the shaft of the ulna. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin over the injury remains intact. "Unspecified arm" indicates that the laterality (left or right) of the affected arm is not documented.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced ulnar shaft spiral fracture that is not healing at the expected rate. It should be used when the fracture is still closed and the specific arm is not documented. This code would be assigned after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the ulnar shaft and has a spiral morphology.
• Only use "unspecified arm" if laterality is truly unstated in the medical record.