Unsp fx upr end unsp ulna, 7thH

This code signifies a fracture of the upper part of the ulna where the specific location (e.g., olecranon, coronoid process) is not documented. It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and the patient is now presenting for follow-up care due to delayed healing of that fracture.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed open fracture of the proximal ulna (Type I or II) is experiencing a slower-than-expected healing process. It should be used when the medical record does not specify the exact anatomical location of the fracture within the upper ulna.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for an open fracture of the upper ulna.
• Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open fracture, Type I or II, as indicated by the 7th character "H".
• Avoid this code if the specific anatomical site of the fracture (e.g., olecranon) is documented; use a more specific code.