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

This code signifies a fracture of the ulna bone in the left forearm, specifically involving a segment of the shaft. The fracture is described as nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment, and the skin over the fracture site is intact (closed fracture).

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced segmental fracture of the left ulnar shaft. This would include the initial evaluation, imaging, and application of a cast or splint.

• Ensure documentation specifies "segmental" and "nondisplaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the laterality is "left arm" and the encounter is "initial" for a closed fracture.
• Do not use this code for open fractures, displaced fractures, or subsequent encounters for the same injury.