Crushing injury of left great toe, sequela

This code signifies a past crushing injury to the left great toe that has resulted in a current, ongoing health condition or complication. It indicates that the initial traumatic event has resolved, but its lasting effects, such as chronic pain, deformity, or functional impairment, are still present and require medical attention.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter where the primary reason for the visit is a long-term consequence of a previously sustained crushing injury to the left great toe. This applies to follow-up care for chronic issues directly attributable to the original trauma, such as ongoing physical therapy for stiffness or surgical intervention for a persistent deformity.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past crushing injury of the left great toe.
• Verify the injury location is specifically the left great toe and not another digit or foot area.