Displaced fracture of medial condyle of left femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained displaced fracture of the medial condyle of the left femur. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that fracture. These sequelae could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, malunion, nonunion, or post-traumatic arthritis.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current condition that is a direct consequence of a healed or resolving displaced fracture of the medial condyle of the left femur. It should be used after the acute phase of the fracture has passed and the patient is being treated for the lasting effects. Examples include follow-up visits for ongoing physical therapy due to persistent stiffness or surgical intervention for hardware removal related to the original fracture.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.552 for pain in left knee).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced fracture of the medial condyle of the left femur.
• Do not use this code for active, acute, or subacute fractures; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.