Other physeal fracture of lower end of unsp tibia, sequela

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the distal end of the tibia, which is the larger bone in the lower leg. It is used when the specific type of physeal fracture is not otherwise specified, and the injury is presenting as a long-term complication or residual effect.

Use this code when documenting a chronic or residual condition stemming from a physeal fracture of the distal tibia, where the specific type of physeal fracture is not detailed. This applies to follow-up encounters for complications such as growth arrest, angular deformity, or chronic pain directly attributable to a past, unspecified physeal fracture of the lower tibia.

• Requires a seventh character of 'S' to indicate sequela.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous physeal fracture of the distal tibia.
• Do not use for acute fractures; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code for the initial encounter.