Nondisplaced unsp fracture of left lesser toe(s), sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of an unspecified lesser toe on the left foot. The initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or functional limitation) that is a direct consequence of a healed, nondisplaced fracture of a left lesser toe. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues, not the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous fracture.