Displaced segmental fx shaft of right femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a segmental fracture of the shaft of the right femur, where the bone fragments were not in their normal anatomical alignment. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that specific fracture.

This code is appropriate when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, limb length discrepancy, or restricted range of motion in the right leg, which are directly linked to a previously sustained displaced segmental fracture of the right femoral shaft. It should be used after the initial healing phase of the acute fracture has passed.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., M84.051A for malunion of right femur).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical displaced segmental fracture of the right femoral shaft.
• Do not use this code for the initial or subsequent encounters for the acute fracture itself.