Nondisp transverse fracture of shaft of unsp femur, sequela

This code describes a transverse fracture of the main shaft of the femur that has healed or is in the late effects stage, with no displacement of the bone fragments. It indicates a past injury to the thigh bone that is now causing ongoing issues or complications.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term complication or sequela directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced transverse fracture of the femoral shaft. This includes conditions like chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, or functional limitations arising from the old injury.

• This "S" (sequela) seventh character indicates a late effect, not an active fracture treatment.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past femoral shaft fracture.
• Always code the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion) first, followed by this sequela code.