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

This code describes a left ulna shaft fracture that is spiral in nature and has not shifted from its anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and that the healing process is prolonged or not progressing as expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed open spiral fracture of the left ulnar shaft that is now nondisplaced, but is exhibiting delayed healing. This would include situations where the patient is receiving ongoing treatment, monitoring, or rehabilitation for this specific fracture complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
• Verify the fracture is indeed nondisplaced and located in the shaft of the ulna.
• Confirm the laterality is "left arm" and that this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment.