Unspecified physeal fracture of left calcaneus, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an unspecified growth plate fracture in the left heel bone. It signifies that the initial fracture has healed, but the patient is experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past injury.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, deformity, growth disturbance, or functional limitation in the left calcaneus that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained, unspecified physeal fracture. This code is appropriate after the initial healing phase of the fracture has concluded.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., M21.9 for unspecified deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past physeal fracture of the left calcaneus.
• Verify that the "S" seventh character is appropriate for a sequela, indicating a complication or late effect.