Other fracture of left lesser toe(s), sequela

This code indicates a healed fracture of a lesser toe on the left foot that is still causing ongoing problems or complications. The original injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience symptoms directly attributable to the prior fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with residual pain, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or other long-term sequelae directly resulting from a previously sustained fracture of a left lesser toe. This is appropriate when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and treatment is focused on the chronic effects.

• Ensure documentation clearly links current symptoms to a prior fracture, not an acute injury.
• Verify the specific toe (lesser toe) and laterality (left) are accurately documented.
• Always code the specific sequela (e.g., M84.4x for nonunion, M84.5x for malunion) as a primary or secondary diagnosis in addition to this sequela code.