Unspecified physeal fx phalanx of unspecified toe, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a growth plate fracture in an unidentifiable toe bone, where the specific nature of the fracture is not documented. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but residual issues related to the physeal damage persist.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a sequela (e.g., deformity, growth disturbance, chronic pain, nonunion) resulting from a previously sustained, unspecified physeal fracture of a toe phalanx. This code is appropriate when the specific toe or phalanx involved is not specified in the medical record.

• Requires a seventh character of 'S' to denote sequela, indicating a late effect of the injury.
• Only use when the specific phalanx and toe are not documented; otherwise, a more specific code should be chosen.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., M20.1X for hallux valgus due to previous fracture).