Oth intartic fracture of lower end of right radius, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previous intraarticular fracture of the lower end of the right radius, which was not a Salter-Harris type. It indicates that the patient is experiencing residual issues directly attributable to the original injury, such as chronic pain, stiffness, or deformity, after the acute phase of healing has passed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent symptoms or conditions that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained intraarticular fracture of the distal right radius. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the primary focus is on managing the chronic effects of the old injury, rather than the acute treatment of the initial fracture.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous right distal radius fracture.
• Verify that the fracture was intraarticular and not a Salter-Harris type, as specified by the code.