Nondisp fx of lower epiphy (separation) of unsp femur, sqla

This code describes a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the lower growth plate (epiphysis) of an unspecified femur. The initial injury has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly attributable to that past fracture.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as growth disturbances, limb length discrepancies, angular deformities, or chronic pain that are a direct consequence of a healed nondisplaced lower femoral epiphyseal fracture. This code is appropriate for encounters where the sequela, not the acute fracture, is the focus of treatment.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., limb length discrepancy).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past nondisplaced lower femoral epiphyseal fracture.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the acute phase of the injury has passed.