Displaced comminuted fx shaft of radius, right arm, sequela

This code signifies a past injury to the right radius, specifically a comminuted fracture of the shaft that was displaced. The "sequela" indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly resulting from this old fracture, rather than the acute injury itself.

Apply this code when documenting a long-term effect or complication (e.g., malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, limited range of motion, deformity) stemming from a previously sustained, displaced comminuted fracture of the right radial shaft. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the focus is on managing these persistent issues after the initial healing phase.

• Always use a sequela code (ending in "S") for conditions that are the late effects of a previous injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture treatment; a different code would be used for the active injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the specified past fracture of the right radial shaft.