Nondisp seg fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thG

This code describes a fracture in the middle section of the ulna bone that has not shifted out of alignment and involves multiple fracture lines within the shaft. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of treatment for this closed fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a non-displaced, segmental ulna shaft fracture, and the physician documents delayed healing. This would include situations where imaging shows incomplete bone union at a point when it should typically be further along, or the patient continues to experience significant pain or functional limitations due to the slow healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "segmental" and "nondisplaced" for the ulna shaft fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is for "subsequent care" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly documented by the provider.
• Always confirm the laterality (unspecified arm in this case) and the type of fracture (closed) from the medical record.