Nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of right femur, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a fracture of an apophysis (a bony outgrowth or projection where muscles attach) on the right femur, which did not shift out of alignment. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication that is a direct result of that previous fracture, even if the fracture itself has healed.

Use this code when a patient presents with a long-term complication or residual effect directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of the right femur. This could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other ongoing issues stemming from the original injury. This code is not for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old, nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of the right femur.
• Do not use this code for acute fractures; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code.
• Consider using additional codes to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).