Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr, sqla

This code describes a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a displaced fracture of the lower end of the femur, specifically above the condyles, without the fracture line extending into the joint. This indicates that the initial fracture has healed, but the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past injury.

Use this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, functional limitation, hardware complications) of a previously sustained supracondylar femoral fracture without intracondylar extension. This applies when the acute phase of the fracture treatment is complete, and the patient is being treated for residual effects.

• Always assign a sequela code (S) when the patient is being seen for a complication or late effect of a healed injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past supracondylar femoral fracture.
• Do not use this code for initial or subsequent encounters for the active treatment of the fracture itself.