Nondisp spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, init

This code signifies a break in the ulna bone of the right forearm, characterized by a spiral fracture pattern along the bone's shaft. The fracture fragments remain in their normal anatomical position (nondisplaced), and the skin over the fracture site is intact (closed fracture).

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced spiral fracture of the right ulnar shaft. This would include scenarios such as a fall onto an outstretched hand or a direct blow to the forearm resulting in this specific fracture type.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "spiral" to support this specific code.
• Verify laterality (right arm) and the specific bone (ulna) are clearly documented.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.