Displ spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thB

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the ulna in the right arm, specifically a spiral fracture pattern that is displaced. It also indicates that the fracture is an open fracture, classified as either Type I or Type II, and represents the initial treatment encounter for this injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a right ulnar shaft fracture that is both displaced and has an associated open wound communicating with the fracture site (Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II). It would be used when the patient is first seen for definitive care of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right arm" and "ulna shaft" to differentiate from other forearm bones or locations.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly described as "spiral" and "displaced" in the physician's notes.
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) is documented, as this impacts the specificity of the code.