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

This code describes 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. It specifically indicates that this is a follow-up encounter for an open fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is experiencing delayed healing.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a previously sustained open olecranon fracture of the left ulna, where the fracture is displaced and not intraarticular, and healing is progressing slower than expected. This applies when the initial injury was classified as a severe open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).

• Ensure documentation specifies "left ulna" and "displaced" without intraarticular extension.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and explicitly states "delayed healing" for an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally or with nonunion/malunion.