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

This code indicates a past fracture of one or more lesser toes on the left foot that was displaced and is now causing a current problem or condition. The specific lesser toe (e.g., second, third, fourth, or fifth) is not identified. The "sequela" designation means the fracture itself has healed, but its residual effects are still being treated or evaluated.

Apply this code when documenting a long-term complication or late effect directly resulting from a previously displaced, unspecified left lesser toe fracture. This could include chronic pain, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or functional impairment that is being addressed after the acute phase of the fracture has passed. It is used when the patient is no longer in the active healing phase of the original injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; use the appropriate initial or subsequent encounter codes.
• Code any specific sequelae (e.g., malunion, nonunion, chronic pain) in addition to this sequela code, if documented.