Disp fx of medial condyle of unspecified femur, sequela

This code describes a past fracture of the inner bony prominence at the lower end of the thigh bone, which was displaced at the time of injury. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the original fracture, long after the initial healing period. This could include chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or functional limitations.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or complication directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed (or healing with complications) displaced fracture of the medial femoral condyle. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the long-term effects of the old injury are being addressed. Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute fracture.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M84.4x for malunion, M25.5x for chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture.
• Verify laterality (left, right, or unspecified) if known; "unspecified" should only be used when laterality is not documented.