Nondisplaced fracture of left tibial spine, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic injury to the left tibial spine that is still causing symptoms or requiring ongoing treatment. The original fracture was nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments remained in their anatomical alignment. This sequela indicates a long-term complication or residual effect of that past injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent pain, limited range of motion, instability, or other ongoing issues directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the left tibial spine. This is appropriate for follow-up visits after the initial healing phase, when the acute injury has resolved but its effects linger.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "sequela" or indicates a chronic condition resulting from a past fracture.
• Confirm the fracture was specifically of the tibial spine and was nondisplaced.
• Do not use for acute or initial treatment of the fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code instead.