Nondisp fx of distal phalanx of left great toe, sequela

This code indicates a past, healed fracture of the outermost bone of the great toe on the left foot, where the bone fragments remained in their normal anatomical alignment. It signifies that the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly related to this previous injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term consequence or late effect of a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the distal phalanx of the left great toe. This could include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitations directly attributable to the old injury, even if the fracture itself is healed.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old, healed fracture.
• Do not use this code for an acute or current fracture; it is exclusively for late effects.