Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of right femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from an oblique fracture of the shaft of the right femur that was displaced at the time of injury. It indicates that the initial fracture has healed, but the patient is now experiencing residual problems directly attributable to that past injury. These sequelae can include chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or functional limitations.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained and healed displaced oblique fracture of the right femoral shaft. It should be used for encounters where the primary focus is managing the long-term effects of the old injury, rather than the acute treatment of the initial fracture. Examples include chronic pain management, physical therapy for residual stiffness, or surgical intervention for malunion.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., M84.451A for malunion of right femur).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past displaced oblique fracture of the right femoral shaft.
• Do not use this code for initial or subsequent encounters for the active treatment of the acute fracture.