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

This code signifies a right arm ulna fracture, specifically a spiral fracture of the shaft, which is displaced. It indicates that the fracture is an open fracture of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is currently experiencing delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated severe open spiral fracture of the right ulnar shaft is presenting with evidence of delayed healing. This would include situations where the fracture is not uniting at the expected rate or requires further intervention due to slow progression.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly documented as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the laterality is "right arm" and the fracture is of the "ulna shaft" and "spiral" in nature.