Stress fracture, right femur, sequela

This code signifies a stress fracture of the right femur, indicating a fracture caused by repetitive stress rather than a single traumatic event. The "S" seventh character denotes that this is a sequela, meaning it represents a late effect or complication of a previous stress fracture that has since healed or is no longer acute.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term complication or residual effect directly attributable to a past stress fracture of the right femur. This applies when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is experiencing ongoing issues such as chronic pain, deformity, or functional limitation as a direct result. Documentation should clearly link the current condition to a previously diagnosed right femoral stress fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states the right femur as the affected site and confirms the stress fracture etiology.
• The "S" seventh character for sequela requires that the acute phase of the stress fracture has concluded. Do not use for active, acute stress fractures.
• Code any current symptoms or conditions related to the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion) in addition to this sequela code, following sequencing guidelines.