Nondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thD

This code describes a right arm injury where the ulna bone, one of the two long bones in the forearm, has a spiral break along its shaft. "Nondisplaced" indicates the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. This specific code is used when the patient is seen for follow-up care of this fracture, and it is healing as expected without complications.

Use this code for follow-up visits for a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced spiral fracture of the right ulnar shaft. This applies when the fracture is closed (skin intact) and is progressing through routine healing. Examples include cast checks, physical therapy evaluations, or repeat imaging to monitor healing progress.

• Confirm the fracture is specifically of the ulna shaft and not the radius or other forearm bones.
• Verify "nondisplaced" status; displaced fractures require different codes.
• Ensure this is a "subsequent encounter" for routine healing; initial treatment or encounters for delayed/nonunion healing have different codes.