Nondisp transverse fx shaft of l ulna, 7thF

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a transverse fracture of the shaft of their left ulna, which was initially an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. At the time of this encounter, the fracture is nondisplaced and is healing routinely.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits when a patient with a previously diagnosed open transverse ulnar shaft fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is receiving ongoing care, and the fracture is now nondisplaced and showing expected healing progress. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, during the period of routine follow-up and monitoring of healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for this specific fracture type.
• Confirm the fracture is nondisplaced and located in the shaft of the left ulna.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.