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

This code describes a fracture in the shaft of the left ulna that is broken in at least two places (segmental) but the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). The skin over the fracture is broken, but the wound is relatively small and clean, indicating an open fracture of type I or II.

Use this code for initial treatment of a patient presenting with a left ulnar shaft fracture that is confirmed to be segmental and nondisplaced, and where the fracture has broken through the skin with minimal soft tissue damage. This applies to the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

• Confirm the fracture is specifically of the ulnar shaft and not the olecranon or styloid process.
• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "segmental" for accurate coding.
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) is clearly documented to support this specific code.