Unsp fracture of lower end of unspecified femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a fracture of the distal portion of the femur, where the specific nature of the fracture and the affected side are not documented. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but residual issues persist.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a current condition or complaint that is a direct consequence of a previously sustained, unspecified fracture of the lower end of the femur. This is appropriate when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is experiencing a sequela such as chronic pain, deformity, or functional limitation.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., M84.48 for pathological fracture, M25.55 for chronic knee pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior unspecified distal femoral fracture.
• Avoid using this code for acute fractures; it is exclusively for sequelae.