Displ oblique fx shaft of unsp ulna, 7thE

This code describes a situation where a patient has sustained an oblique fracture of the shaft of the ulna, which is displaced. The fracture is an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where routine healing is expected. The specific ulna (left or right) is not documented.

Use this code for follow-up encounters of an open, displaced oblique ulnar shaft fracture (Type I or II) when the patient is progressing as expected towards healing. This applies after the initial treatment phase, such as cast changes, wound care, or follow-up imaging to monitor healing. It is appropriate when the medical record does not specify which ulna was affected.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
• Verify the fracture is specifically an "oblique" fracture of the "shaft" of the ulna and is "displaced."
• Only use this code when the laterality (left or right ulna) is not specified in the medical record.