Stress fracture, right foot, sequela

This code indicates a stress fracture of the right foot that is no longer acute but is causing persistent symptoms or complications. It signifies the long-term effects or residual conditions stemming from a previously healed or resolved stress fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a patient is experiencing ongoing issues, such as chronic pain, deformity, or functional limitation, directly attributable to a past stress fracture of the right foot. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these residual problems after the initial fracture has healed.

• Requires a seventh character of 'S' for sequela, indicating the late effects of the injury.
• Do not use for acute or initial stress fractures; those require a different seventh character (e.g., A, D).
• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis for the current encounter, if applicable, or as the primary diagnosis if the sequela is the sole reason for the visit.