Displ oblique fx shaft of r ulna, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the right ulna, where the break is oblique (angled) and the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissue have been compromised, categorized as either Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification.

Apply this code when documenting an initial encounter for a patient presenting with an open, displaced, oblique fracture of the right ulnar shaft. This would typically be seen in trauma cases where the bone has broken through the skin or there is a significant wound communicating with the fracture site.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right ulna" and "shaft" to differentiate from other forearm bones or ulnar fracture locations.
• Verify the "open fracture" status and Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II classification are explicitly stated by the provider.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific fracture. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.