Displaced transverse fx shaft of unsp radius, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a past transverse fracture of the shaft of the radius, where the bone fragments were not in their normal anatomical alignment. The specific side (left or right) of the radius is not documented.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, nerve damage, or restricted range of motion that are directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed (or healing) displaced transverse radial shaft fracture. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing phase of the fracture.

• Requires a seventh character of 'S' indicating sequela, meaning the initial injury has healed and the current encounter addresses a residual condition.
• Do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for active treatment of the fracture itself.
• Always code the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion, chronic pain) in addition to this code.