Atypical femoral fracture, unspecified, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from an atypical femoral fracture. It indicates that the patient is experiencing residual issues or conditions directly attributable to a past atypical femoral fracture, where the specific location of the fracture is not documented.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or treatment of a chronic condition directly linked to a previously healed or resolved atypical femoral fracture. Documentation should clearly state the current condition is a "sequela," "late effect," or "due to prior atypical femoral fracture."

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion, malunion) if known.
• Ensure documentation explicitly links the current condition to the prior atypical femoral fracture.
• Avoid using this code for acute or active atypical femoral fractures; those require codes from the M84.75- series without the "S" seventh character.