Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of r radius, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a transverse fracture of the shaft of the right radius, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This "sequela" indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues directly attributable to that fracture persist.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing problems, such as malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, or functional limitations, directly resulting from a previously sustained and now healed or healing displaced transverse fracture of the right radial shaft. This is used after the acute phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always use this 7th character "S" for sequela when the patient is being treated for a complication or late effect of the original fracture, not the acute fracture itself.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced transverse fracture of the right radial shaft.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for the specific sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion) if applicable and supported by documentation.