Nondisp oblique fracture of shaft of unsp femur, sequela

This code describes a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the main part of the thigh bone that was not displaced and ran at an angle. It indicates that the original injury has resolved, but there are ongoing effects or complications related to that past trauma. The specific side of the body (left or right) is not documented.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a long-term complication or sequela directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced oblique shaft fracture of an unspecified femur. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or hardware complications from the original injury, occurring after the initial healing period. It should be used for encounters where the focus is on managing these residual effects, not the acute fracture itself.

• Always assign 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 nondisplaced oblique femoral shaft fracture.
• Verify that the "S" seventh character is appropriate, indicating a sequela, rather than an initial encounter ("A") or subsequent encounter ("D") for the acute fracture.