Unsp physeal fracture of lower end of right tibia, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an unspecified growth plate fracture at the distal end of the right shin bone. It signifies that the acute injury has resolved, but residual issues related to the original fracture persist. These sequelae could include growth disturbances, deformity, or chronic pain.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing problems directly attributable to a previously sustained, but now healed, unspecified physeal fracture of the lower right tibia. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic conditions resulting from the initial injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior physeal fracture.
• This code requires a seventh character of 'S' for sequela, indicating a late effect.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; use appropriate acute fracture codes instead.