Displaced segmental fx shaft of radius, left arm, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the shaft of the left radius bone, where the bone fragments were not properly aligned. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication resulting from that previous fracture, rather than the acute fracture itself.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a long-term complication directly attributable to a previously sustained, displaced segmental fracture of the left radial shaft. Examples include chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, or functional impairment that developed after the initial healing period of the fracture. It should not be used for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical displaced segmental fracture of the left radius.
• Verify laterality (left arm) and fracture type (segmental, shaft of radius) are accurately documented.