Nondisp seg fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thH

This code describes a specific type of fracture in the right ulna, where the bone is broken in multiple places along its shaft but the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. It also indicates that the skin was broken at the time of injury (an open fracture, type I or II), and the healing process is taking longer than expected. This code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the fracture.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced segmental open fracture (Type I or II) of the right ulnar shaft is experiencing delayed healing. This would include follow-up appointments for monitoring healing progress, cast changes, or evaluation for further interventions due to the delayed union.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "segmental" for the ulnar shaft fracture.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and that the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" with documented "delayed healing."
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.