Unsp physeal fracture of lower end of right femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from an unspecific growth plate fracture at the distal end of the right femur. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but there are ongoing issues directly attributable to that past fracture.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem (e.g., limb length discrepancy, angular deformity, chronic pain, restricted range of motion) that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, unspecified physeal fracture of the lower right femur. It should be used after the acute phase of the original fracture has passed.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past physeal fracture of the right femur.
• Avoid using this code for acute or subacute fractures; it is strictly for long-term effects.