Displaced fracture of right ulna styloid process, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a broken right ulna styloid process where the bone fragments were not properly aligned. The "sequela" indicates that this fracture is no longer acute but is causing ongoing problems or conditions.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current condition or complication directly attributable to a previously sustained, displaced fracture of the right ulna styloid process. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, or malunion resulting from the old injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical displaced fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial encounters of the fracture; those require acute fracture codes.
• Consider additional codes for any specific sequelae (e.g., M25.531 for chronic right wrist pain) to fully describe the patient's condition.