Nondisp transverse fracture of shaft of left femur, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a break across the shaft of the left femur that did not result in bone displacement. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication arising as a direct result of the initial fracture, even after the acute phase of healing has passed.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition or complication directly attributable to a previously sustained nondisplaced transverse fracture of the left femoral shaft. This includes long-term pain, stiffness, nonunion, malunion, or functional limitations that are a direct consequence of the old injury. Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past left femoral shaft fracture.
• Verify that the fracture was indeed nondisplaced and transverse, and located in the shaft of the left femur.