Nondisp segmental fracture of shaft of right femur, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a segmental fracture of the shaft of the right femur, where the bone fragments were not displaced at the time of the original injury. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a complication or long-term effect directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, limited range of motion, hardware complications) directly related to a previously sustained, nondisplaced segmental fracture of the right femoral shaft. This code is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial healing phase of the fracture.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific complication or residual condition being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical nondisplaced segmental right femoral shaft fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial fracture treatment or for active, acute fractures.