Disp fx of lesser trochanter of right femur, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a displaced break of the lesser trochanter on the right thigh bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication that is the late effect of the original fracture, rather than the acute injury itself. This could include chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or functional limitations resulting from the healed or unhealed fracture.

This code is appropriate when documenting and billing for treatment of long-term problems or residual conditions directly attributable to a previously sustained and now healed or resolving displaced fracture of the right lesser trochanter. It should be used for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of chronic issues arising from the initial injury, after the acute phase of healing has passed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past displaced fracture of the right lesser trochanter.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture; a code from the S72.121- series without the "S" seventh character would be used for the initial encounter.