Nondisp unsp condyle fx lower end of left femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained fracture of the lower end of the left femur, specifically involving a condyle, which was not displaced at the time of the original injury. The specific condyle (medial or lateral) is not documented. The "sequela" indicates that the patient is now experiencing residual problems directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when a patient presents with ongoing symptoms or conditions (e.g., chronic pain, limited range of motion, arthritis, nonunion, malunion) that are a direct consequence of a healed or healing, previously nondisplaced, unspecified condylar fracture of the distal left femur. This code is used after the initial healing phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past nondisplaced condyle fracture of the left femur.
• Verify that the fracture was indeed nondisplaced and that the laterality (left) is correctly documented.