Nondisp fx of medial condyle of unspecified femur, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a fracture of the inner bony prominence of the lower thigh bone (femur) that did not shift from its original position. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication that arises as a direct result of this previous fracture, even if the fracture itself has healed. The specific femur (left or right) is not identified.

Use this code when documenting a current condition, symptom, or complication directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced medial condyle fracture of an unspecified femur. This is appropriate for follow-up care, chronic pain, limited range of motion, or other long-term effects stemming from the original injury. Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, arthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical nondisplaced medial condyle fracture.
• Verify that the laterality of the femur is truly unspecified in the medical record before using this code; otherwise, a more specific code should be chosen.