Greenstick fracture of shaft of right ulna, sequela

This code indicates a past greenstick fracture affecting the shaft of the right ulna, where the patient is now experiencing a complication or late effect directly attributable to that original injury. A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone bends and cracks but does not break all the way through, common in children. The "sequela" aspect signifies that the current condition is a residual problem from the previously healed fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term issue, such as chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or nonunion, that is a direct consequence of a greenstick fracture of the right ulnar shaft that occurred in the past. This code is appropriate when the initial fracture has healed, but its lasting impact is being addressed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous greenstick fracture of the right ulna.
• Verify the fracture location is specifically the shaft of the ulna and on the right side.