Nondisp fx of lesser trochanter of left femur, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break in the lesser trochanter of the left femur that has healed without displacement, and the patient is now experiencing a residual condition or complication directly related to that prior fracture. This could include ongoing pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or other long-term effects.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current symptoms or conditions that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the left femoral lesser trochanter. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing chronic issues stemming from the healed fracture, rather than the initial acute injury or active healing phase.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, stiffness).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past fracture of the lesser trochanter.
• Do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture or during the active healing period; use the appropriate acute fracture code for those instances.