Other fractures of lower end of left radius, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the lower end of the left radius, excluding specific fracture types like Colles' or Smith's. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications directly attributable to the original fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or other chronic issues stemming from a previously sustained, non-specific fracture of the distal left radius. This is appropriate for follow-up visits after the initial healing period, when the focus is on managing the long-term sequelae rather than the acute injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past fracture of the lower left radius.
• Do not use this code for acute fractures; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as malunion (M84.0xx) or nonunion (M84.1xx), if documented.