Displaced articular fracture of head of left femur, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a displaced fracture of the articular surface of the head of the left femur, which is now causing ongoing problems or complications. The original fracture has healed, but residual effects such as pain, limited range of motion, or deformity persist. This indicates a long-term consequence of the initial traumatic event.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with current symptoms or conditions directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed displaced articular fracture of the left femoral head. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing chronic issues stemming from the old injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the current condition or symptom being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current patient complaint to the historical left femoral head fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture or for non-displaced fractures.