Displ seg fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thF

This code signifies a fracture of the ulna's shaft in the right arm that is broken into multiple pieces and is no longer in its normal alignment. It specifically indicates a follow-up visit for an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as severe (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is now healing as expected.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced segmental open fracture of the right ulnar shaft (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is presenting for routine follow-up care and the fracture is progressing through normal healing. This applies to visits where the focus is on monitoring healing, cast changes, or routine wound care for the open injury.

• Ensure the encounter is for a subsequent visit, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Verify documentation explicitly states "segmental" and "displaced" for the ulnar shaft fracture.
• Confirm the original open fracture was classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC and is currently demonstrating routine healing.