Displ commnt fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thQ

This code signifies a left ulnar shaft fracture that is broken into multiple fragments and is no longer in its anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for an open fracture (type I or II) where the bone has healed in a misaligned or deformed position.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously treated left ulnar shaft fracture that was initially an open fracture (Gustilo type I or II) and has now developed malunion. This would be used during encounters addressing the complications of the malunion, such as corrective surgery or ongoing management.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left arm" and "ulna shaft" to differentiate from other forearm fractures.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type I or II, and that malunion is explicitly documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for this specific malunion would use a different code.