Displaced fracture of medial condyle of left tibia, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previously sustained displaced fracture of the medial condyle of the left tibia. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that specific fracture. These sequelae could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, instability, or post-traumatic arthritis.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a condition that is a direct consequence of a past displaced fracture of the medial condyle of the left tibia. This applies when the original fracture itself is no longer acute but has left lasting effects requiring ongoing medical attention. It is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these chronic complications.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.562 for chronic pain in left knee).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced medial condyle fracture of the left tibia.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes from the initial or subsequent encounter categories.