Nondisp spiral fx shaft of radius, right arm, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic complication resulting from a non-displaced spiral fracture of the shaft of the right radius. It indicates that the initial fracture has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing a long-term effect or condition directly attributable to that past injury.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, nerve entrapment, or functional limitations in the right forearm that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained non-displaced spiral radial shaft fracture. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses the residual effects.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past right radial shaft fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; it is exclusively for sequelae.