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

This code describes a fracture occurring in the main body of the left ulna, characterized by a spiral pattern where the fracture line twists around the bone. The bone fragments remain in their anatomical position without significant displacement. This specific code is for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture is intact.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a left ulna shaft fracture confirmed by imaging to be spiral and nondisplaced. This is appropriate for the first visit where the fracture is diagnosed and treatment is initiated, such as casting or splinting.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral" to support this code.
• Verify the laterality is "left arm" and the encounter is "initial."
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site).