Other physeal fracture of lower end of left tibia, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a physeal (growth plate) fracture at the distal end of the left tibia, which is not otherwise specified. These sequelae can include growth disturbances, angular deformities, or chronic pain that persist after the initial fracture has healed. It signifies that the original injury is no longer acute but has left a lasting impact.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition directly attributable to a previously sustained physeal fracture of the lower left tibia. This applies when the initial fracture has resolved, but its residual effects are still being managed or evaluated. Examples include a child with leg length discrepancy or angular deformity years after a growth plate injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior physeal fracture.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela; do not use for active or acute fracture treatment.
• Code any specific sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion, growth arrest) with a more specific code if available, in addition to this sequela code.