Displ transverse fx shaft of r ulna, 7thK

This code signifies a right ulna shaft fracture that is displaced and runs transversely across the bone, which has failed to heal properly after initial treatment. The patient is presenting for follow-up care of this unhealed fracture, and the treatment being rendered is non-surgical.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's visit for ongoing management of a right ulnar shaft fracture that has not united, and the fracture fragments remain out of alignment. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters where conservative (non-surgical) care is being provided for the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the right ulna and shaft location.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" and "transverse."
• This code is for subsequent encounters only; an initial encounter for the fracture or a subsequent encounter for malunion would require a different code.