Nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of left femur, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a subtrochanteric fracture of the left femur that was initially nondisplaced. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing long-term effects or complications related to the previous fracture.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a chronic issue, complication, or sequela directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of the left femur. Examples include ongoing pain, malunion, nonunion, or functional limitations after the fracture has healed. It should not be used for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Always use this code with an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., malunion, chronic pain, functional impairment).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous nondisplaced subtrochanteric fracture of the left femur.
• Verify that the encounter is for a sequela and not for the initial or subsequent active treatment of the fracture itself.