Unsp fx upr end unsp ulna, 7thQ

This code signifies a fracture of the upper portion of the ulna (the bone on the pinky side of the forearm) that was initially an open fracture (meaning the bone broke through the skin) of either Type I or II severity. The current encounter is for follow-up care related to this fracture, which has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. The specific location of the fracture on the upper ulna is not documented.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient is being treated for a malunion of a previously sustained open Type I or II fracture of the proximal ulna. This would include scenarios where the patient is undergoing rehabilitation, further imaging, or considering surgical intervention to correct the malunion. It indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture, and the current issue is the improper healing of that fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies a previous open fracture (Type I or II) of the ulna.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care related to the malunion, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• If the specific location on the upper ulna (e.g., olecranon, coronoid process) is known, a more specific code should be used.