Nondisp transverse fx shaft of l ulna, 7thB

This code describes a break across the width of the main part of the left ulna bone, which has not shifted from its normal position. This specific code is used when the fracture is open, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as either Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification system. It signifies the initial treatment phase for this injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced transverse fracture of the shaft of their left ulna where there is an associated open wound. This is appropriate for the initial hospital visit or encounter where definitive treatment for the fracture is being planned or initiated, and the open nature of the injury is mild to moderate.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the fracture morphology.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification of the open fracture (Type I or Type II) is documented.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.