Unsp physeal fracture of lower end radius, left arm, sequela

This code signifies a growth plate fracture at the distal end of the left radius where the specific type of physeal injury is not documented. It indicates that the patient is presenting for treatment of a complication or residual effect stemming from a previously sustained injury to the growth plate.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a long-term consequence or late effect of an unspecified growth plate fracture of the left distal radius. This includes conditions such as growth arrest, angular deformity, or chronic pain directly attributable to the prior fracture, after the initial healing phase has concluded.

• Requires a seventh character of 'S' for sequela, indicating a late effect.
• Do not use for initial encounters or subsequent encounters for active treatment of the acute fracture.
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion, growth disturbance).