Displaced transverse fx shaft of right femur, sequela

This code indicates a healed or chronic condition resulting from a transverse fracture of the shaft of the right femur that was previously displaced. It signifies that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient is still experiencing residual effects or complications directly attributable to that past fracture.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who sustained a displaced transverse right femoral shaft fracture in the past and is now presenting with ongoing issues such as malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, hardware complications, or functional limitations directly related to the old injury. This code is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial healing phase of the acute fracture.

• Always use this "S" seventh character for sequela when the patient is seen for complications or conditions resulting from a previous injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition or complaint to the old displaced transverse right femoral shaft fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute treatment of the fracture; use the appropriate initial or subsequent encounter codes instead.