Disp fx of proximal phalanx of left great toe, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the bone of the great toe's proximal phalanx on the left foot, where the bone fragments were out of alignment. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication directly resulting from that original fracture, even if the fracture itself has healed.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing issues, such as chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or nonunion/malunion, that are directly attributable to a previously displaced fracture of the left great toe's proximal phalanx. It should be used after the initial healing phase of the fracture is complete.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical displaced fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae (e.g., M20.12 for hallux rigidus, M79.672 for pain in left foot).