Oth physeal fracture of upper end radius, unsp arm, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the growth plate at the upper end of the radius. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but there are ongoing effects or complications related to that past fracture, with the specific arm not documented.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term sequelae such as growth disturbance, angular deformity, or chronic pain directly attributable to a previously sustained physeal fracture of the proximal radius. This code is appropriate when the initial injury occurred in the past and the current encounter addresses its lasting impact.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to denote sequela, indicating a late effect of the injury.
• Do not use for the initial treatment of an acute fracture; this code is for residual conditions.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a prior physeal fracture of the proximal radius.