Displaced fracture of right tibial tuberosity, sequela

This code signifies a past injury to the right tibial tuberosity that resulted in a displaced fracture, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications from that old fracture. These sequelae could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other long-term issues directly attributable to the original displaced fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing problems or conditions that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained, displaced fracture of the right tibial tuberosity. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current treatment addresses the long-term effects.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old displaced right tibial tuberosity fracture.
• Do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute fracture; those require codes from the initial S82.151_ series without the 'S' seventh character.