Unspecified physeal fracture of phalanx of left toe, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an unspecific growth plate fracture in a phalanx bone of the left foot. The original injury occurred at an earlier time, and the current encounter addresses a residual problem directly related to that past fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion, growth disturbance, chronic pain, deformity) of a previously sustained, unspecified physeal fracture of a left toe phalanx. This code is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial healing phase of the original fracture.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., M84.072A for malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past physeal fracture of the left toe phalanx.
• This code is for an unspecified physeal fracture; if the specific Salter-Harris type is known, a more specific sequela code should be used.