Bent bone of left radius, sequela

This code signifies a permanent or long-term deformity of the left radius, specifically a bent bone, resulting from a previous injury or condition. It indicates that the initial acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing the lasting effects of the bone's altered shape.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic, non-healing bend in the left radius that is a direct consequence of an earlier fracture or trauma. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the long-term complications or functional limitations stemming from the malunion or deformity.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code if the original injury is still relevant for reporting.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the bent bone is a sequela and not an acute injury.
• Verify laterality (left radius) is explicitly supported in the medical record.