Nondisp transverse fracture of shaft of right femur, sequela

This code indicates a past transverse fracture of the shaft of the right femur that was not displaced at the time of injury. The "sequela" designation signifies that the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly resulting from this previous fracture. This could include ongoing pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other long-term effects.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current problem or complication directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced transverse fracture of the right femoral shaft. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the long-term effects of the fracture are being addressed, even if the fracture itself has clinically healed. It should be assigned as a secondary diagnosis when the primary reason for the encounter is the management of the sequela.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M25.551 for pain in right hip, M96.0 for pseudarthrosis after fusion/arthrodesis).
• Do not use this code for acute or active treatment of the initial fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code for that scenario.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous right femoral shaft fracture.