Disp fx of olecran pro w intartic extn unsp ulna, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a displaced fracture of the olecranon process of the ulna, which extended into the elbow joint. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication arising as a direct result of the initial fracture, rather than the acute injury itself.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a long-term complication or residual effect directly attributable to a previously sustained, displaced intraarticular olecranon fracture of an unspecified ulna. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or post-traumatic arthritis at the fracture site, after the initial healing phase has passed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous olecranon fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture; it is exclusively for sequelae.
• Specify laterality (left or right) if known; "unspecified ulna" is used when laterality is not documented.