Stress fracture, left foot, sequela

This code signifies a stress fracture of the left foot where the acute injury has healed, but the patient is experiencing residual effects or complications directly attributable to the past fracture. These sequelae might include chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or persistent instability.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a healed left foot stress fracture is the underlying cause of a current, ongoing condition or symptom. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing long-term complications, rehabilitation for residual deficits, or evaluation of chronic pain directly linked to the prior fracture.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning the initial injury has resolved but its effects persist.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, deformity).
• Ensure documentation explicitly links the current condition to a past stress fracture of the left foot.