Unsp physl fx low end ulna, unsp arm, 7thG

This code signifies an unconfirmed growth plate fracture at the distal end of the ulna, where the specific arm (left or right) is not documented. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, and the healing process is progressing slower than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient presents with a previously diagnosed, but poorly specified, distal ulnar physeal fracture that is exhibiting delayed union. This applies when the initial injury details regarding laterality are missing from the medical record, and the focus of the visit is on managing the slow healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify that the initial encounter code for the fracture did not specify laterality.
• Do not use if the fracture is fully healed or if nonunion is explicitly documented.