Oth fx shaft of right ulna, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code indicates a fracture of the shaft of the right ulna, excluding specific types like Monteggia or Galeazzi fractures, that is currently in the healing phase. It signifies that the fracture is closed (skin intact) and is progressing as expected without complications.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving routine care for a previously diagnosed closed fracture of the right ulnar shaft. This applies when the fracture is healing normally and the patient is not experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right ulna" and "shaft" to differentiate from other forearm fractures or locations.
• Confirm the fracture is closed and healing routinely; otherwise, a different seventh character or fracture type code may be necessary.
• This code is for subsequent encounters only; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.