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

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a supracondylar fracture of the distal femur that did not involve the joint surface and was not displaced at the time of injury. It indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications related to the prior injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms, functional limitations, or complications (e.g., chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nonunion, malunion) directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced supracondylar fracture of the unspecified femur without intracondylar extension. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits after the initial healing period.

• Always assign this "S" sequela code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela or complication being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous supracondylar fracture.
• Verify that the fracture was indeed nondisplaced and lacked intracondylar extension, and that the specific femur (left or right) is not documented.