Disp fx of olecran pro w/o intartic extn l ulna, 7thH

This code signifies a left elbow injury involving a displaced fracture of the olecranon process, which is the bony prominence at the tip of the elbow, without the fracture extending into the joint space. This specific code is used when the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and the patient is presenting for follow-up care due to delayed healing.

Apply this code for patients who have previously sustained an open (Type I or II) displaced olecranon fracture of the left ulna, without intraarticular extension, and are currently undergoing treatment for delayed union or nonunion. This would be used during subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" ulna and "displaced" fracture of the olecranon without intraarticular extension.
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter addresses "delayed healing."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for closed fractures; specific codes exist for those scenarios.