Other fracture of upper end of unspecified radius, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture to the upper portion of the radius bone, where the specific type of fracture is not further specified, and the side (left or right) is also unknown. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing effects or complications from a past injury to this area.

This code is appropriate for documenting long-term sequelae of a previously sustained, unspecified fracture of the proximal radius. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, malunion, nonunion, or other persistent issues directly attributable to the old fracture, when the initial fracture is no longer acute.

• Assign this code only for conditions that are a direct result of a healed or past fracture.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous radial fracture.
• Avoid using this code for acute fractures; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.