Displaced unsp fracture of unspecified great toe, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously sustained, unspecified fracture of the great toe that was displaced. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience issues directly related to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions (e.g., chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion) directly attributable to an old, healed, displaced great toe fracture where the specific bone or displacement type is not documented. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing period.

• Only use this code for conditions that are a direct consequence of a healed fracture.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past great toe fracture.
• Avoid using this code for acute fractures; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.