Nondisp fx of lesser trochanter of unsp femur, sequela

This code indicates a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the lesser trochanter of the femur, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of injury. It signifies that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications related to the previous injury. The specific side of the femur is not documented.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current encounter for a sequela (late effect) of a nondisplaced lesser trochanteric fracture, such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, or nonunion/malunion issues. This code is appropriate when the initial injury occurred in the past and the patient is no longer in the active treatment phase for the acute fracture.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly states "sequela," "late effect," or describes a chronic condition resulting from a past fracture.
• Do not use for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.