Displaced fracture of navicular of left foot, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the navicular (scaphoid) bone of the left foot that was out of alignment. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for conditions or complications arising as a direct result of this previous fracture, even after the initial healing period.

Apply this code when documenting long-term effects, complications, or ongoing treatment related to a previously displaced fracture of the left foot navicular bone. Examples include chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, post-traumatic arthritis, or functional limitations directly attributable to the old injury. It should not be used for the initial acute fracture.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old displaced left navicular fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial encounter of the fracture; use the acute fracture code instead.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae (e.g., M84.4xx for malunion, M19.172 for post-traumatic arthritis of the left ankle/foot).