Nondisplaced fracture of right ulna styloid process, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic condition resulting from a previous nondisplaced fracture of the styloid process of the right ulna. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is experiencing ongoing issues or complications directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term complications such as pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or nonunion/malunion related to a previously sustained nondisplaced right ulnar styloid fracture. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing period, where the sequelae are the primary focus of the visit.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the patient is seen for a complication or late effect of the original injury.
• Do not use for initial treatment or active healing phases of the fracture; those require acute or subsequent encounter seventh characters.
• Always link this diagnosis to a secondary code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion, osteoarthritis).