Fracture of unspecified part of right clavicle, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a prior fracture of an unspecified part of the right clavicle. These sequelae can include chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, nerve damage, or persistent functional limitations that manifest after the initial healing period of the fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a past right clavicle fracture, where the specific location of the original fracture on the clavicle is not documented. This is used for conditions that are a late effect of the injury, not for the initial acute fracture or its immediate healing phase.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous right clavicle fracture.
• This code requires a seventh character of 'S' to indicate sequela; do not use for active or acute fractures.
• Code any specific sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion, chronic pain) as a primary diagnosis, with this code as a secondary diagnosis to indicate the cause.