Displaced transverse fx shaft of humerus, right arm, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break across the shaft of the right humerus that was not perfectly aligned. The "sequela" indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly resulting from this previous fracture. This could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other long-term effects.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for treatment of a current problem directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed (or healing with complications) displaced transverse fracture of the right humeral shaft. Examples include follow-up for chronic pain at the fracture site, rehabilitation for persistent functional deficits, or management of a malunion.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., M25.511 for pain in right shoulder).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous right humeral shaft fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code.