Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn lower end l femr, sqla

This code describes a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the lower end of the left femur, specifically above the condyles, that did not involve the joint surface and remained in its anatomical position. It indicates a long-term effect or complication of a previously sustained injury, rather than an active fracture.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct consequence of a past nondisplaced supracondylar fracture of the left femur without intracondylar extension. This includes chronic pain, limited range of motion, or other persistent issues after the fracture has healed. It is used for follow-up encounters after the initial fracture treatment has concluded.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as chronic pain (e.g., G89.29) or malunion/nonunion (e.g., M84.452A), if applicable and documented.