Bent bone of r ulna, 7thF

This code describes a specific type of fracture involving the right ulna, where the bone is bent rather than a clean break. It indicates a subsequent encounter for an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the fracture is currently healing routinely without complications.

Use this code for follow-up visits after initial treatment of a severe open "bent bone" fracture of the right ulna. This applies when the patient is progressing as expected through the healing process. It is appropriate for documentation of routine follow-up care, such as cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy evaluations during the healing phase.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "bent bone" and not another fracture type for the ulna.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the healing is "routine" for this specific open fracture type.
• Always confirm laterality (right ulna) and the specific open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) from the medical record.