Colles' fracture of right radius, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a Colles' fracture of the right radius. It indicates that the initial fracture has healed, but the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past injury.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, limited range of motion, or nerve damage in the right wrist that are a direct result of a previously sustained Colles' fracture. This code is appropriate for encounters addressing these persistent problems after the acute fracture treatment has concluded.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., M25.531 for chronic pain, M89.231 for malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior Colles' fracture of the right radius.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute Colles' fracture; use the acute fracture codes instead.