Complete oblique atyp femoral fracture, left leg, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect resulting from a complete oblique atypical fracture of the left femur. An atypical femoral fracture is a rare type of stress fracture often associated with long-term bisphosphonate use. "Sequela" indicates that this code is used for conditions arising as a direct result of the original fracture, even after the acute phase of healing has passed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or complication directly attributable to a previously sustained complete oblique atypical fracture of the left femur. This is appropriate for chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or other persistent issues stemming from the original injury. Documentation should clearly link the current complaint to the past atypical femoral fracture.

• Always sequence the sequela code (M84.758S) first, followed by a code describing the specific complication (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation specifies "left leg" and "oblique" to support the specificity of this code.
• Distinguish from acute atypical fractures (M84.758A, D, G, K, P) which are used during the active treatment and healing phases.