Displaced fracture of medial cuneiform of left foot, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained fracture of the medial cuneiform bone in the left foot. The fracture was initially displaced, meaning the bone fragments were not in their normal alignment. The sequela could manifest as chronic pain, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or functional impairment.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition directly attributable to a past displaced medial cuneiform fracture of the left foot. This applies to follow-up encounters where the original injury is no longer acute, but its lasting effects are being addressed. Examples include chronic arthritic changes, persistent instability, or nerve damage resulting from the old fracture.

• Always sequence the code for the specific sequela (e.g., M20.12 for hallux valgus due to old fracture) before this sequela code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past displaced medial cuneiform fracture of the left foot.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.