Displaced fracture of lateral end of right clavicle, sequela

This code signifies a previously sustained fracture of the lateral end of the right clavicle that remains displaced. "Sequela" indicates that this is a late effect or complication of the original injury, not an acute fracture.

Apply this code for patients presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a malunion or nonunion of a right lateral clavicle fracture. This is appropriate when the initial injury has healed, but the bone fragments remain misaligned, causing persistent symptoms or functional limitations.

• Always use a seventh character of 'S' for sequela codes, indicating a complication or late effect.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial encounters for a clavicle fracture; those require 'A' or 'B' seventh characters.
• Consider additional codes for any associated complications, such as pain (e.g., M79.601) or functional impairment, if documented.