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

This code signifies a right arm ulna fracture, specifically a spiral break in the shaft, where the bone fragments are no longer aligned. The patient is in a later stage of recovery, and the fracture is healing slower than expected, but without an open wound.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced spiral ulna shaft fracture of the right arm is being treated for delayed healing. This would typically involve ongoing management, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or monitoring for nonunion, in a closed fracture setting.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right arm" and "spiral fracture of shaft of ulna" with displacement.
• Confirm the encounter is for "delayed healing" and not initial treatment or routine follow-up of a healing fracture.
• Verify the fracture is "closed" (no open wound) to differentiate from open fracture codes.