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

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who previously sustained a spiral fracture in the shaft of their ulna, where the bone fragments are not out of alignment. At this subsequent visit, the fracture is healing improperly, resulting in a malunion. The specific arm affected is not documented.

This code is appropriate for documentation of ongoing care for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced spiral ulnar shaft fracture that is now exhibiting signs of malunion. This would be used when the patient is seen for assessment, management, or treatment related to the malunion, after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "malunion" and that it's a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture.
• Verify that the fracture is specifically of the ulna shaft and is described as "nondisplaced" and "spiral."
• If the affected arm is specified (left or right), a more specific code should be chosen.