Bent bone of left ulna, init for opn fx type I/2

This code describes a specific type of fracture where the left ulna bone is bent or deformed, but not completely broken through, and the skin is broken, exposing the bone (an open fracture). The "Type I or II" classification refers to the severity of the soft tissue damage and wound size associated with the open fracture.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters with patients presenting with a bent left ulnar bone and an associated open wound that meets the criteria for Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II classification. This typically occurs due to direct trauma or significant force applied to the forearm.

• Always confirm the laterality (left ulna) and the open fracture type (I or II) from the physician's documentation.
• Ensure this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• Do not use this code for closed fractures, comminuted fractures, or open fractures classified as Type III.