Other fracture of left great toe, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a previous fracture of the great toe on the left foot, excluding specific types like displaced or nondisplaced fractures. It indicates that the initial traumatic event has resolved, but residual issues related to the fracture persist. These sequelae might include chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or nonunion that is no longer acute.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem directly attributable to a healed or previously treated fracture of the left great toe. This applies when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses a chronic condition or late effect. Examples include ongoing pain from malunion or stiffness resulting from the original injury.

• Always sequence this code after the primary diagnosis describing the specific sequela (e.g., M20.22 for hallux rigidus of the left foot).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past fracture of the left great toe.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.