Other physeal fracture of lower end of unsp fibula, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a growth plate fracture at the lower end of the fibula, where the specific type of fracture is not further specified. It signifies that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues related to that fracture persist.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as growth arrest, angular deformity, chronic pain, or functional limitations that are directly attributable to a previously sustained physeal fracture of the distal fibula. This applies when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of healing for the original fracture.

• Always sequence this "S" code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., M21.06 for valgus deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior physeal fracture of the fibula.
• Confirm the fracture location is the lower end of the fibula and that the specific type of physeal fracture is not detailed.