Bent bone of unsp ulna, init encntr for closed fracture

This code describes a fracture of the ulna where the bone has bent or deformed without a complete break, and the skin remains intact. It specifically refers to an unspecified location on the ulna and indicates the initial treatment for this injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a closed "greenstick" or bowing fracture of the ulna in pediatric patients, or other instances of bone bending without full cortical disruption. It should be used when the specific location of the bent bone on the ulna is not documented.

• Ensure documentation specifies "initial encounter" for the treatment of this fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is closed (skin intact) and described as a bent bone or bowing fracture.
• If the specific location on the ulna (e.g., shaft, distal end) is known, a more specific code should be used.