Unspecified fracture of shaft of right ulna, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an unspecified fracture of the shaft of the right ulna. It indicates that the initial fracture has healed, but the patient is now experiencing a residual problem directly attributable to that past injury.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, deformity, limited range of motion, or nerve damage that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained, unspecified fracture of the right ulnar shaft. This code is appropriate for encounters addressing these persistent issues after the acute phase of healing has passed.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., M84.28 for nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous right ulnar shaft fracture.
• This code is for the right ulna only; use appropriate laterality for left or bilateral involvement.