Displaced fracture of lateral condyle of left femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained fracture of the outer bony prominence at the lower end of the left thigh bone. The original fracture was displaced, meaning the bone fragments were out of alignment. The sequela could manifest as chronic pain, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or functional impairment.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a current problem directly resulting from a past displaced lateral condyle fracture of the left femur. This includes follow-up care for complications that arise after the initial healing period, such as persistent instability or degenerative changes. It should not be used for the initial acute fracture treatment.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific complication being treated (e.g., M25.552 for chronic pain in the left knee).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced fracture of the left femoral lateral condyle.
• Do not use this code for active treatment of the acute fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code for that scenario.