Displaced unsp fracture of right lesser toe(s), sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a fracture of one or more of the right lesser toes (any toe other than the great toe) that was displaced at the time of the initial injury, but is now presenting with a residual condition or complication. The specific lesser toe involved is not documented. The "sequela" indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is experiencing a long-term effect of the original injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a chronic issue directly attributable to a previously displaced, unspecified fracture of the right lesser toe(s). This includes conditions like malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, deformity, or restricted range of motion stemming from the old fracture. It should be used after the initial healing period of the acute fracture has concluded.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture.
• Verify that the fracture was explicitly documented as "displaced" at the time of the original injury.
• Do not use this code for acute fractures or for fractures that were not documented as displaced.