Nondisp spiral fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thB

This code describes a break in the ulna bone of the lower left arm, specifically a spiral fracture along the shaft, where the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment. It indicates that the skin and soft tissues were compromised, but the wound is relatively clean and small (Type I or II open fracture), and this is the patient's first visit for this injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced spiral fracture of the left ulnar shaft that has an associated open wound classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II. This is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter, such as in the emergency department or first orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "ulna" to differentiate from radial or right arm fractures.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly described as "nondisplaced" and "spiral" along the shaft.
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) is documented, as other types (III) would require a different code.