Nondisp comminuted fx shaft of radius, left arm, sequela

This code signifies a past injury to the left radius, specifically a comminuted fracture of the shaft that was nondisplaced. The "sequela" indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly resulting from this healed or resolving fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a long-term effect or complication stemming from a previously sustained, nondisplaced comminuted fracture of the left radial shaft. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, malunion, nonunion, or nerve damage that is directly attributable to the original fracture. It should be used for follow-up care related to these lasting effects, not for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.522 for chronic pain in left elbow, M21.922 for unspecified deformity of left upper limb).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical left radial shaft fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter or active treatment of the acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code for that.