Displ unsp condyle fx low end r femr, 7thN

This code describes a fracture of the lower end of the right femur, specifically an unspecified condyle, which is displaced. The fracture is an open type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), meaning there's a break in the skin and soft tissue communicating with the fracture site, and it has failed to heal properly after initial treatment (nonunion).

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed displaced open condylar fracture of the right distal femur that has developed nonunion. This applies when the open fracture was initially classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for accurate coding.
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the nonunion or the original fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is of the right femur's lower end and involves an unspecified condyle.