Displaced oblique fracture of shaft of left femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained oblique fracture of the shaft of the left femur, which was displaced at the time of injury. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to the original fracture, rather than an acute injury.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as malunion, nonunion, chronic pain, deformity, or functional limitation that are a direct consequence of a past displaced oblique fracture of the left femoral shaft. This code is appropriate for encounters where the primary focus is managing these residual effects, long after the initial healing phase.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela (e.g., M84.252A for nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior displaced oblique fracture of the left femoral shaft.
• Do not use this code for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute fracture itself.