Traumatic rupture of right ulnar collat ligament, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late effect of a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the right elbow, resulting from a past injury. The patient is experiencing ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to this previous traumatic rupture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent instability, pain, or functional limitations in the right elbow due to a previously sustained traumatic rupture of the UCL. This applies to situations where the initial acute injury has resolved, but its long-term consequences are being addressed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a past traumatic UCL rupture.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates a sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute injury.
• Confirm laterality (right elbow) is explicitly documented.