Displaced transverse fx shaft of left radius, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a transverse fracture of the shaft of the left radius that was initially displaced. It signifies that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to the previous injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other persistent problems in the left forearm, explicitly linked to a past displaced transverse radial shaft fracture. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial fracture has healed, but its effects continue to impact the patient.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced transverse left radial shaft fracture.
• This code is for sequelae; do not use it for the initial acute fracture or for subsequent encounters where the fracture is still actively healing.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as chronic pain (G89.-), nonunion (M84.2-), or malunion (M84.3-), if documented.