Displaced midcervical fracture of left femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously sustained fracture in the middle portion of the neck of the left femur, which was displaced at the time of injury. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that specific fracture.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a current problem that is a direct consequence of a healed, displaced midcervical fracture of the left femur. Examples include chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, avascular necrosis, or degenerative changes in the hip joint resulting from the original injury. It should be used after the initial healing phase of the fracture.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific complication or condition being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced midcervical fracture of the left femur.
• Do not use this code for initial or subsequent encounters for the active treatment of the fracture itself.