Unsp physeal fracture of upper end radius, left arm, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an unspecified fracture of the growth plate located at the upper end of the radius bone in the left arm. It signifies that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues related to that fracture are now being addressed.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as growth arrest, angular deformity, limb length discrepancy, or chronic pain that are directly attributable to a previously sustained physeal fracture of the proximal left radius. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters occurring after the initial healing period of the fracture.

• Requires a seventh character of 'S' for sequela, indicating a complication or late effect of the original injury.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., M21.022 for valgus deformity of left forearm).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior physeal fracture of the left proximal radius.