Other fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a previous fracture to the shaft of the radius, where the specific type of fracture is not documented. It indicates a long-term consequence or complication of an injury to the main body of the radius bone, affecting an unspecified arm.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues, deformities, or functional limitations directly attributable to a past fracture of the radial shaft, and the original fracture has healed. This applies when the laterality (left or right arm) was not specified in the initial injury or subsequent documentation.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous fracture.
• Confirm the "S" seventh character is appropriate, indicating a sequela.
• Avoid using this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes without the "S" seventh character.