Nondisp fx of lower epiphy (separation) of r femur, sequela

This code signifies a historical injury involving a non-displaced fracture of the growth plate (epiphysis) at the lower end of the right thigh bone. The fracture itself has healed, but the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect directly attributable to that past injury.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current condition, symptom, or sequela that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained and healed non-displaced lower right femoral epiphyseal fracture. Examples include chronic pain, limb length discrepancy, angular deformity, or restricted range of motion stemming from the old injury.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the exact nature of the sequela (e.g., M21.751 for limb length discrepancy, M25.551 for chronic right thigh pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or active fractures; it is exclusively for healed fractures with residual effects.