Displaced transverse fx shaft of unsp femur, sequela

This diagnosis code indicates a past injury involving a break across the shaft of the femur (thigh bone) that was not perfectly aligned. The "sequela" designation signifies that this code is used for conditions or complications arising as a direct result of that original fracture, even after the acute phase of healing has passed.

This code is appropriate for documenting long-term effects or complications stemming from a previously sustained and healed (or healing) displaced transverse femoral shaft fracture. Examples include chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, limb length discrepancy, or functional impairment directly attributable to the old injury. It should not be used for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior displaced transverse femoral shaft fracture.
• This code is for sequelae only; use acute fracture codes for initial and subsequent encounters during active treatment.
• Specify laterality (left or right) if known; "unspecified" should only be used when laterality is genuinely undocumented.