Unspecified fracture of shaft of right radius, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an unspecified fracture of the shaft of the right radius. It indicates that the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that fracture. This could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other persistent problems.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a sequela (late effect) of a previously sustained, unspecified fracture of the shaft of the right radius. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the primary focus is managing the chronic consequences of the old fracture, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., M84.4xx for malunion, M25.531 for chronic pain in right wrist).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior right radial shaft fracture.
• Avoid using this code for acute or subacute fracture care; it is exclusively for late effects.