Disp fx of medial cuneiform of unspecified foot, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously displaced fracture of the medial cuneiform bone in an unspecified foot. This could include chronic pain, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or functional limitations that persist after the initial healing phase of the fracture. The "sequela" designation signifies that the acute injury has passed, and the current encounter addresses its lasting consequences.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a past displaced medial cuneiform fracture of an unspecified foot. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic pain, stiffness, gait abnormalities, or other persistent problems related to the old injury. It should be used after the initial fracture treatment has concluded and the condition has stabilized into a chronic state.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous displaced medial cuneiform fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes without the "S" (sequela) seventh character.
• Specify laterality (left or right foot) if known; "unspecified" should only be used when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record.