Nondisp comminuted fx shaft of ulna, right arm, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a comminuted fracture of the shaft of the right ulna that has since healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual effects or complications directly attributable to that original fracture. A comminuted fracture means the bone was broken into three or more pieces, and "nondisplaced" indicates the bone fragments maintained their anatomical alignment. The "sequela" designation points to a chronic condition or late effect stemming from the initial injury.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, nerve damage, or other long-term complications directly resulting from a previously sustained nondisplaced comminuted fracture of the right ulnar shaft. It should be used for follow-up encounters where the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the focus is on managing the chronic effects.

• 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 right ulnar shaft fracture.
• Verify that the fracture was explicitly described as "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" in the patient's history.