Unsp physeal fracture of lower end of left fibula, sequela

This code indicates a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the distal end of the left fibula, where the specific type of physeal fracture is not documented. It signifies that the fracture is no longer acute but rather represents a long-term complication or residual effect of a previous injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues, deformities, or functional limitations directly attributable to a past, unspecified physeal fracture of the lower left fibula. This is appropriate when the initial acute fracture has healed, but its lasting impact is still being addressed.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous physeal fracture of the left fibula.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela, meaning the condition is a late effect or complication of a previous injury.
• Avoid using this code for acute fractures; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code with the correct encounter type.