Disp fx of lower epiphysis (separation) of l femur, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a displaced fracture of the growth plate at the lower end of the left thigh bone. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication that is a direct result of this previous fracture, even if the original fracture has healed.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing issues, such as chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or growth disturbance, that are directly attributable to a previously sustained displaced epiphyseal fracture of the distal left femur. It should be used after the acute phase of the fracture has passed and the patient is experiencing long-term effects.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion, growth arrest).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical epiphyseal fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; it is exclusively for reporting late effects.