Disp fx of lateral condyle of unspecified femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a previous displaced fracture of the lateral condyle of an unspecified femur. The initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition (e.g., chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, functional limitation, arthritis) that is a direct consequence of a prior displaced lateral femoral condyle fracture. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent problems after the initial fracture has been treated.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code for the specific residual condition being treated (e.g., M84.48 for malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced lateral femoral condyle fracture.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela and should only be used for complications or late effects of the initial injury.