Fx rad/ulna fol insrt ortho implnt/prosth/bone plt, r arm

This code describes a fracture of either the radius or ulna bone in the right arm that occurs as a direct complication following the surgical insertion of an orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate. This is considered a periprosthetic or peri-implant fracture, indicating a fracture related to the presence of the hardware.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a new fracture of the right radius or ulna that has occurred after the placement of an orthopedic device (e.g., total elbow replacement, internal fixation plate). The fracture must be a direct consequence or complication of the implant's presence or the original surgical procedure.

• Always sequence this code after the primary complication code (T84.XXX) if the implant itself is also malfunctioning or infected.
• Ensure documentation specifies the laterality (right arm) and confirms the fracture's relationship to the previously inserted orthopedic hardware.
• Do not use for fractures unrelated to an implant or for stress fractures not directly caused by the implant.