Nondisp oblique fracture of shaft of left femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained oblique fracture of the shaft of the left femur. It indicates that the fracture, although healed or in a stable state, continues to cause ongoing issues or requires continued management. The "nondisplaced" aspect means the bone fragments remained in their anatomical alignment at the time of the original injury.

Use this code when documenting conditions directly attributable to a past oblique fracture of the left femoral shaft, such as chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, limb length discrepancy, or functional limitations that persist after the acute phase of healing. It is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the primary reason for the visit is the sequela of the old fracture.

• Always sequence this sequela code first when it is the primary reason for the encounter.
• Concurrently code any specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., M25.552 for chronic left hip pain) to provide further detail.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous left femoral shaft fracture.