Other physeal fx phalanx of unspecified toe, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a physeal (growth plate) fracture in an unspecified phalanx of an unspecified toe. The original injury has healed, but residual issues persist, such as pain, deformity, or functional limitation.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for treatment of a current problem directly attributable to a previously healed growth plate fracture of a toe phalanx. This applies when the acute phase of the original fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses a sequela.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., M20.1X- for hallux valgus, M79.67- for toe pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past physeal fracture of a toe phalanx.
• Avoid using this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes from the S92.5- series.