Disp fx of olecran pro w/o intartic extn left ulna, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained displaced fracture of the olecranon process in the left ulna. Importantly, this fracture did not involve the joint surface at the time of injury. The "sequela" indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to this past injury.

Utilize this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other persistent problems in the left elbow that are a direct result of a prior displaced olecranon fracture without intraarticular extension. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits long after the initial healing phase, when the acute injury has resolved but its effects linger.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the primary diagnosis describing the current manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced olecranon fracture of the left ulna.
• Verify that the original fracture did not involve the articular surface, as indicated by "without intraarticular extension."