Oth physeal fracture of lower end radius, right arm, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic fracture of the growth plate at the distal end of the right radius, with the "sequela" designation indicating a long-term complication or residual effect from the original injury. This could include issues like growth arrest, angular deformity, or persistent pain related to the prior physeal fracture. It is not used for acute or initial fracture encounters.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a physeal fracture of the right distal radius and is now presenting with a complication or long-term consequence directly attributable to that past injury. This is appropriate for conditions like growth plate arrest, malunion, or chronic pain syndromes stemming from the original physeal trauma, after the initial healing phase has passed.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., malunion, growth disturbance).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past physeal fracture of the right distal radius.
• Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for acute complications during the active healing phase.