Nondisp transverse fracture of shaft of left radius, sequela

This code describes a healed or residual condition resulting from a transverse fracture of the shaft of the left radius that was originally nondisplaced. It indicates that the patient is experiencing a long-term effect or complication directly attributable to this past injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other long-term complication) directly related to a previously sustained nondisplaced transverse fracture of the left radial shaft. It should be used after the initial healing phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., M25.522 for chronic pain in left elbow).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; use acute fracture codes (e.g., S52.325A-P) for active treatment.