Other physeal fracture of right metatarsal, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a physeal (growth plate) fracture in one of the metatarsal bones of the right foot. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues related to that specific fracture persist.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing problems, such as growth disturbance, deformity, or chronic pain, directly attributable to a previously sustained physeal fracture of the right metatarsal. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these sequelae, not the initial acute fracture.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (V00-Y99) if the original injury's cause is known and relevant.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior right metatarsal physeal fracture.
• Do not use for acute or subacute fractures; reserve for conditions arising after the initial healing phase.