Nondisp commnt fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the ulna in the left arm that has broken into multiple fragments but remains in its anatomical position. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for a left ulnar shaft fracture that was initially treated conservatively or surgically, and the physician documents delayed union or non-union. It is used when the patient is still receiving active treatment for the fracture's delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced," "comminuted," and "shaft of ulna" for the left arm.
• The seventh character 'G' is crucial, indicating a subsequent encounter with delayed healing.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures healing normally.