Disp fx of lateral cuneiform of right foot, sequela

This code signifies a past fracture of the lateral cuneiform bone in the right foot that was displaced at the time of injury, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect from that fracture. These sequelae can include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitations that persist after the initial healing phase.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a previously displaced fracture of the right lateral cuneiform. It should be used for follow-up encounters where the primary reason for the visit is to address these persistent complications, rather than the initial acute injury or routine healing.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the historical displaced fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture or during the active healing phase; instead, use the acute fracture code with the appropriate encounter type.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for specific sequelae (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis) if documented.