Nondisp unsp condyle fx lower end of right femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a fracture of the lower end of the right femur, specifically involving an unspecified condyle, which was initially nondisplaced. The "sequela" indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is now experiencing residual issues directly related to the previous injury.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, malunion, nonunion, or post-traumatic arthritis in the right knee joint, which are directly attributable to a previously sustained nondisplaced condylar fracture of the distal right femur. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters occurring after the initial healing period of the fracture.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., M25.561 for chronic pain in right knee).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior nondisplaced condylar fracture of the right femur.
• Do not use this code for acute or active treatment of the initial fracture; it is exclusively for late effects.