Unsp physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving an unspecified fracture of the growth plate (physis) at the distal end of the left shin bone (tibia). The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication arising as a direct result of that previous fracture, rather than the acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting a current condition, symptom, or complication that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, unspecified physeal fracture of the lower left tibia. This would include scenarios like growth disturbances, malunion, nonunion, or chronic pain directly attributable to the old fracture. It should not be used for the initial acute fracture.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical physeal fracture.
• This code requires a seventh character of 'S' for sequela; do not use 'A' for initial encounter or 'D' for subsequent encounter.
• Consider additional codes to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., malunion, growth arrest).