Other fracture of lower end of right femur, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previous fracture of the lower end of the right femur, excluding condylar, supracondylar, or epicondylar fractures. It indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the patient is now experiencing ongoing issues directly related to the original injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, limited range of motion, nonunion, malunion, or other persistent sequelae after a healed or healing "other" fracture of the distal right femur. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the focus is on managing the lasting impact of the fracture, not the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela (e.g., M25.551 for chronic right knee pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous lower right femur fracture.
• Do not use for acute fractures or initial treatment of the fracture; reserve for long-term effects.