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

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a supracondylar fracture of the distal left femur that also extended into the knee joint (intracondylar). The initial fracture was nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments remained in their normal anatomical alignment. "Sequela" indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions arising long after the initial injury has healed.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues, such as pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, or deformity, directly attributable to a previously sustained and now healed nondisplaced supracondylar fracture with intracondylar extension of the left femur. It should be used for follow-up encounters after the initial acute treatment and healing phase, when the patient is experiencing long-term effects.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that describes the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the fracture was "nondisplaced" and included "intracondylar extension" of the left femur.
• Confirm the encounter is for a sequela of the fracture, not the initial acute injury or routine follow-up during the healing phase.