Other fracture of shaft of radius, right arm, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previous fracture to the shaft of the right radius, which is not further specified as an open, greenstick, or transverse fracture. It signifies that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing a residual condition directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion) of a previously sustained fracture to the shaft of the right radius. This code is appropriate after the initial healing phase of the fracture has concluded and the current encounter addresses the lasting impact of that injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past right radial shaft fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute fractures or during the initial healing period.