Disp fx of intermediate cuneiform of left foot, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously displaced fracture of the intermediate cuneiform bone in the left foot. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience issues directly attributable to that past fracture, such as chronic pain, deformity, or functional limitation.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions directly resulting from a healed, previously displaced fracture of the left intermediate cuneiform. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute phase of the fracture has passed, but the patient is still being treated for its lasting consequences.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a primary code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past displaced fracture of the left intermediate cuneiform.
• Verify that the "S" seventh character is appropriate, indicating a sequela, rather than an initial encounter or subsequent encounter for active treatment of the fracture itself.