Nondisplaced fracture of right tibial tuberosity, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a fracture of the right tibial tuberosity that was not displaced at the time of the initial injury. The "sequela" designation indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly resulting from this old fracture, even though the acute phase of the injury has passed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term problems or chronic conditions that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the right tibial tuberosity. Examples include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitations attributable to the old fracture. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where the focus is on managing these persistent issues.

• Always use a "sequela" code for conditions that are residual effects of a healed or past injury, not for the initial acute injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the historical nondisplaced right tibial tuberosity fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.