Unsp disp fx of surgical neck of right humerus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from an unspecified displaced fracture of the surgical neck of the right humerus. It indicates that the initial acute injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual problems directly attributable to that fracture. These sequelae could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other persistent functional deficits.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, unspecified, displaced fracture of the surgical neck of the right humerus. This applies to encounters occurring after the initial healing phase of the acute fracture. Examples include follow-up for chronic pain, physical therapy for persistent stiffness, or evaluation for surgical correction of a malunion.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.511 for right shoulder pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of an acute fracture or for routine follow-up during the active healing phase.