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

This code signifies a left ulna fracture, specifically a spiral break in the shaft, that has healed improperly (malunion) and is still displaced. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, meaning the initial treatment has already occurred, and they are now being managed for the ongoing issue of the malunion.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated, but now malunited, displaced spiral fracture of the left ulnar shaft. This would include scenarios such as evaluation for corrective surgery, physical therapy for functional deficits related to the malunion, or monitoring of the malunion's stability.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "ulna" for laterality and bone.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "spiral" and "displaced" in the shaft.
• Confirm the encounter is for a "subsequent" phase of care for a "closed fracture with malunion."