Other fracture of shaft of radius, left arm, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic fracture affecting the main body of the left radius bone, where the fracture itself is not specifically classified as another type (e.g., greenstick, transverse). It indicates that the patient is experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect directly related to this past left radial shaft fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues such as pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other persistent sequelae stemming from a previously sustained fracture of the shaft of the left radius. This is used after the initial healing phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.522 for pain in left elbow, M24.522 for contracture of left elbow).
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the link between the current condition and the old left radial shaft fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or active fractures; those require codes from the S52.3- category without the "S" seventh character.