Other physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula, sequela

This code indicates a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the top portion of the right fibula, which is now presenting with a long-term complication or residual effect. This could include issues such as growth disturbance, angular deformity, chronic pain, or functional limitation resulting from the initial injury.

Use this code when documenting the sequelae of a previously sustained physeal fracture of the upper right fibula, after the initial healing phase has passed. This applies to patients presenting for evaluation or treatment of ongoing problems directly attributable to the old fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior physeal fracture of the right fibula.
• This "S" seventh character indicates sequela, meaning the patient is seen for a complication or residual effect of the original injury.
• Do not use for acute or initial encounters for the fracture; those require different seventh characters.