Nondisp transverse fracture of shaft of right ulna, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a transverse fracture of the shaft of the right ulna that was not displaced at the time of the initial injury. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication that arises as a direct result of the original fracture, even if the fracture itself has healed.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current issue, such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or nerve damage, that is directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced transverse fracture of the right ulnar shaft. It should be used for follow-up care related to the long-term effects of the fracture, not for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior nondisplaced transverse fracture of the right ulnar shaft.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter of an acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.