Nondisp oblique fracture of shaft of right radius, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a previous oblique fracture of the shaft of the right radius, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of injury. 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.

Utilize this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other long-term complications) directly related to a previously sustained, nondisplaced oblique fracture of the right radial shaft. This code is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial healing period of the fracture.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code identifying the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.531 for pain in right wrist).
• 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 the appropriate acute fracture code for that encounter.