Stress fracture, right radius, sequela

This code signifies a stress fracture of the right radius where the acute injury has healed, but residual effects or complications persist. These sequelae could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, deformity, or nonunion requiring ongoing management. It indicates that the patient is experiencing long-term consequences directly attributable to the past stress fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a history of a stress fracture to the right radius and the patient is currently being treated for a residual condition or complication stemming from that healed fracture. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic issues, rehabilitation, or evaluation of persistent symptoms after the initial healing phase. Physician notes should explicitly link the current complaint to the prior stress fracture.

• Always ensure documentation specifies "sequela" or describes a chronic condition directly resulting from a healed stress fracture.
• Do not use this code for an active or acute stress fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute stress fracture code.
• Consider sequencing this code after any primary diagnosis for the current manifestation of the sequela, if applicable.