Other fracture of shaft of left ulna, sequela

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the left ulna that is no longer in the acute phase of healing, but rather represents a long-term complication or residual effect of the original injury. This could include conditions such as malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, or functional impairment directly attributable to the previous ulnar shaft fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues or complications stemming from a past fracture of the shaft of their left ulna. This applies to follow-up visits where the primary focus is managing the sequelae, rather than the initial treatment of the acute fracture. It is appropriate for conditions that have stabilized but continue to cause problems.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous left ulnar shaft fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require different codes from the S52.2 series.