Displ seg fx shaft of ulna, l arm, 7thH

This code signifies a specific type of broken bone in the left forearm, where the ulna bone is fractured in multiple pieces along its shaft and the broken ends are not properly aligned. The skin and soft tissue were initially broken, but not severely, and the bone is now healing slower than expected.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a left ulnar shaft fracture that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and is now exhibiting delayed union. This would be used during subsequent visits after the initial treatment, where the fracture has not yet fully healed.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is of the ulna shaft and is displaced and segmental.
• Confirm the initial injury was an open fracture, Type I or II, as this impacts the seventh character.