Other physeal fracture of phalanx of left toe, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a physeal (growth plate) fracture in a phalanx of the left foot. It signifies that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues related to that fracture are now present. These sequelae could include deformity, chronic pain, or functional limitations.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current problem directly attributable to a previously sustained growth plate fracture of a left toe phalanx. It should be used after the acute phase of the fracture has passed and the patient is being treated for a persistent condition resulting from that injury. Examples include ongoing pain, malunion, or growth disturbance.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by any codes for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior physeal fracture of the left toe phalanx.
• Verify that the encounter is for a late effect and not an acute or subsequent encounter for the initial fracture healing.