Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of left tibia, sequela

This code signifies a previously sustained fracture of the lateral condyle of the left tibia, where the bone fragments are no longer in their anatomical alignment. The "sequela" designation indicates that the patient is presenting for care related to a complication or residual effect of this old injury, rather than the initial acute fracture.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient experiencing ongoing issues, such as pain, limited range of motion, or nonunion, directly attributable to a malunited or uncorrected displaced fracture of the left tibial lateral condyle. It is appropriate for chronic conditions stemming from the original injury.

• Always pair this sequela code with an external cause code if the original injury mechanism is relevant for the current encounter.
• Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes between an acute fracture and a sequela of a past fracture.
• Verify laterality (left) and specific bone (tibial lateral condyle) are accurately reflected in the medical record.