Nondisp unsp condyle fx lower end of unsp femur, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a prior fracture of the lower femoral condyle. The fracture itself was not displaced, and the specific condyle (medial or lateral) was not documented. The "sequela" indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly related to this old injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition, such as chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or arthritis, that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, nondisplaced, unspecified condyle fracture of the distal femur. This code is appropriate when the acute phase of the original fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses the residual effects.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., M17.1 for unilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; it is exclusively for late effects.