Fracture of one rib, right side, sequela

This code signifies a past fracture of a single rib on the right side, where the patient is now experiencing a residual condition or complication directly related to that previous injury. This is not for an acute fracture, but rather for the long-term effects or sequelae.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or other persistent issues that are a direct result of a previously healed or treated right-sided single rib fracture. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these long-term complications.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior rib fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or current rib fractures; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.
• An additional code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion) should be reported first, followed by this sequela code.