Other physeal fracture of lower end of unsp femur, sequela

This code signifies a past injury to the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the femur, where the specific type of fracture is not otherwise classified, and the side of the body is unknown. It indicates that the patient is now experiencing a long-term consequence or complication directly related to this old physeal fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic issue, such as limb length discrepancy, angular deformity, or chronic pain, that is a direct result of a previously sustained, unspecified physeal fracture of the distal femur. This code is appropriate when the original fracture occurred on an unknown side and the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always ensure the "S" seventh character is appropriate, indicating a sequela (late effect) of the original injury.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial encounters; it is exclusively for complications or conditions arising after the initial healing.
• If the specific type of physeal fracture or the laterality is known, a more specific code should be selected.