Displaced fracture of head of right radius, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously displaced fracture of the head of the right radius. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past fracture, such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, or deformity.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a healed, displaced fracture of the right radial head. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing persistent symptoms or complications arising from the original injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., M24.574 for contracture of right wrist).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced right radial head fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code with the correct encounter type.