Nondisp suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn lower end r femur, sqla

This code describes a past injury involving a fracture of the lower end of the right femur, specifically above the condyles, that also extends into the condyles themselves. The fracture was "nondisplaced," meaning the bone fragments remained in their normal anatomical alignment. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication resulting from this old injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a long-term complication or residual effect directly attributable to a previously sustained nondisplaced supracondylar fracture with intracondylar extension of the lower end of the right femur. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, malunion, nonunion, or post-traumatic arthritis at the fracture site, after the initial healing period has passed.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial or subsequent encounter for the acute fracture; those require codes from the initial healing phase.
• Code any specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, arthritis) in addition to this sequela code, if applicable.