Displ spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thH

This code signifies a left ulna shaft fracture that is spiral in nature, has separated bone fragments (displaced), and was initially an open fracture (skin broken). The current encounter is for ongoing management due to the fracture not healing at the expected rate.

Apply this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed open spiral fracture of the left ulnar shaft that is exhibiting delayed union. This includes situations where additional interventions, such as bone stimulation or further surgical procedures, are being considered or performed due to the slow healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "ulna" to differentiate from radial or right arm injuries.
• Verify the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is explicitly noted as "delayed."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for this specific fracture would use a different code.