Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of left great toe, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the proximal phalanx of the left great toe that was initially nondisplaced. It indicates that the patient is presenting for treatment or evaluation of a long-term complication or effect directly attributable to this past injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or post-traumatic arthritis in the left great toe, specifically linked to a previously sustained nondisplaced proximal phalanx fracture. This applies when the acute phase of the fracture has passed and the current encounter addresses a persistent issue.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the sequela of the past fracture, not the acute injury.
• Always use this 7th character "S" for sequela when the patient is seen for complications or conditions resulting from a healed injury.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; that would require a different 7th character.