Displaced spiral fx shaft of radius, right arm, sequela

This code describes a past injury to the right radius bone, specifically a spiral fracture of its shaft that was displaced. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication that is a direct result of that previous fracture, even if the fracture itself has healed.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously sustained and healed displaced spiral fracture of the right radial shaft. Examples include chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, nerve damage, or functional impairment directly attributable to the old fracture. It should not be used for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Always assign a secondary code to describe the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old right radial shaft fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fracture care; use the appropriate acute fracture code with an encounter type.