Nondisp spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition stemming from a spiral fracture of the shaft of the right ulna that was initially nondisplaced. It indicates that the acute injury has passed, but the patient is still experiencing ongoing effects or complications related to the previous fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term complications, pain, limited range of motion, or other sequelae directly attributable to a past nondisplaced spiral fracture of the right ulnar shaft. This would apply to follow-up visits occurring after the initial healing period.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., pain, malunion, nonunion, deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past fracture.
• Do not use for acute or initial treatment phases of the fracture.