Displaced apophyseal fracture of left femur, sequela

This code signifies a fracture that occurred at the growth plate (apophysis) of the left femur, which has since healed but is still causing residual effects or complications. The term "displaced" indicates that the bone fragments were not in their normal alignment at the time of the original injury. "Sequela" denotes that this code is used for conditions that are the late effects of the initial fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues, such as chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or growth disturbance, directly attributable to a previously sustained and now healed displaced apophyseal fracture of the left femur. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these long-term complications.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) identifying the specific residual condition(s) being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or conditions to the historical displaced apophyseal fracture of the left femur.
• Do not use this code for acute or active fractures; it is exclusively for late effects.