Disp fx of lesser trochanter of left femur, sequela

This code signifies a past fracture of the lesser trochanter on the left femur that was displaced, and the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications from that previous injury. These sequelae could include ongoing pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other long-term issues directly attributable to the original fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for the management of chronic conditions or late effects stemming from a previously sustained and healed (or non-healing) displaced fracture of the left lesser trochanter. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the primary focus is addressing the lasting impact of the old injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior displaced lesser trochanter fracture.
• Verify the laterality (left femur) and the displaced nature of the original fracture are explicitly stated in the patient's history.