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

This code describes a fracture involving a segment of the shaft of the ulna in the right arm, where the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now experiencing delayed healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced segmental open fracture of the right ulnar shaft (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is presenting for ongoing treatment and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. This code is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment, but before the fracture has fully healed.

• Requires a seventh character "J" indicating subsequent encounter with delayed healing.
• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "segmental" for the ulna shaft.
• Confirm the original open fracture type was IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.