Displ spiral fx shaft of ulna, unsp arm, 7thE

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a spiral fracture located in the shaft of the ulna, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, and is now healing as expected without complications.

Use this code for subsequent visits when a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed displaced spiral ulna shaft fracture that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is currently demonstrating routine healing. This applies to situations like cast changes, follow-up X-rays to monitor healing, or physical therapy appointments during the routine healing phase.

• Ensure the documentation specifies a "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the ulna shaft and described as "spiral" and "displaced."
• Do not use this code if the healing is complicated, delayed, or nonunion, as different codes apply for those scenarios.