Nondisp segmental fx shaft of radius, left arm, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a fracture in the middle section (shaft) of the left radius bone, which broke into at least three pieces (segmental) but remained in its normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced). The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication that is the result of the initial fracture, even if the fracture itself has healed.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a long-term complication or residual effect directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced segmental fracture of the left radial shaft. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, malunion, nonunion, or hardware complications from the original injury, after the acute phase of fracture treatment has concluded. It is used when the focus of the encounter is on the lasting impact of the fracture, not the initial injury or its immediate healing.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., M25.522 for chronic left elbow pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior left radial shaft fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or active treatment of the acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.