Unspecified intracapsular fracture of right femur, sequela

This code signifies a past, unspecified fracture within the joint capsule of the right femur, with the patient now experiencing a residual condition or complication directly related to that old injury. This indicates that the initial acute fracture has healed, but its long-term effects are still present and require ongoing management.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient's current symptoms, conditions, or complications that are a direct result of a previously sustained, unspecified intracapsular fracture of the right femur. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, avascular necrosis, or nonunion identified long after the initial fracture event. It should be used for follow-up encounters addressing these sequelae.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture or for follow-up care during the active healing phase.
• Requires an additional code to specify the exact nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion, avascular necrosis).