Nondisp seg fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture in the middle section of their left ulna, specifically a break that did not displace the bone fragments and involved multiple fracture lines within the same bone segment. At this stage, the fracture is healing as expected without complications, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced segmental fracture of the left ulnar shaft is progressing through routine healing. This would include follow-up appointments for cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging to monitor healing, provided no complications have arisen.

• Ensure the encounter is for a subsequent visit and not the initial treatment.
• Verify the fracture is specifically nondisplaced and segmental in the left ulna shaft.
• Confirm that healing is routine and the fracture is closed to use the "D" seventh character.