Displaced fracture of unspecified tibial tuberosity, sequela

This code signifies a previously sustained fracture of the tibial tuberosity that was displaced and is now being treated for a complication or late effect. The specific location within the tibia is not further specified, indicating a general tuberosity involvement. This diagnosis is used when the initial acute injury has healed, but the patient is presenting for issues directly related to the prior fracture.

Apply this code for patients presenting with chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, hardware complications, or other long-term sequelae directly attributable to a displaced fracture of the tibial tuberosity. This is appropriate when the initial fracture treatment is complete, and the current encounter addresses a residual problem. It should not be used for the initial acute treatment of the fracture.

• Always ensure documentation clearly states the fracture is a "sequela" or "late effect" and not an acute injury.
• Pair this code with an external cause code (e.g., V00-Y99) if the original cause of the fracture is relevant to the current encounter.
• Look for documentation specifying "displaced" and "unspecified tibial tuberosity" to ensure accurate code selection.