Nondisp fx of intermediate cuneiform of unsp foot, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the intermediate cuneiform bone, located in the midfoot, where the bone fragments remained in their normal anatomical alignment. The "sequela" indicator means this code is used to report a condition or complication that arises as a direct result of the original fracture, even after the acute phase of healing has passed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term issues, such as chronic pain, stiffness, or deformity, that are directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the intermediate cuneiform in an unspecified foot. This code is appropriate when the acute fracture has healed, but its lasting effects are being addressed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute fractures; it is specifically for sequelae.
• If the laterality (left or right foot) is known, a more specific code should be used.