Disp fx of lateral cuneiform of unspecified foot, sequela

This code signifies a fracture of the lateral cuneiform bone in the foot that has healed but resulted in a long-term complication or condition. The fracture was displaced, meaning the bone fragments were out of alignment at the time of injury, and the specific foot (left or right) is not documented.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem or condition that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, displaced lateral cuneiform fracture. This applies to follow-up encounters for chronic pain, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or functional impairment directly attributable to the old injury.

• Requires an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M20.5X for acquired deformities of the foot).
• Only use for conditions that are a residual effect of the healed fracture, not for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior displaced lateral cuneiform fracture.