Injury of femoral nrv at hip and thi lev, unsp leg, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from a past injury to the femoral nerve in the hip or thigh region. The specific leg affected is not documented. These sequelae can manifest as persistent pain, sensory deficits, or motor weakness in the distribution of the femoral nerve.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are residual effects of a previous femoral nerve injury at the hip or thigh. This is appropriate for chronic symptoms or complications that arise after the initial acute phase of the injury has passed. Examples include chronic neuropathic pain, muscle atrophy, or persistent numbness directly attributable to the prior nerve damage.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, muscle weakness).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past femoral nerve injury.
• Verify that the laterality (left or right leg) is truly unspecified in the medical record before using this code.