Displaced unsp condyle fx lower end of unsp femur, init

This code signifies a displaced fracture of an unspecified condyle at the distal end of the femur, meaning the broken bone fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment. It's used for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture, where the skin remains intact over the injury site.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced condylar fracture of the distal femur, confirmed by imaging, and the skin is not broken. This is appropriate for the initial evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning, such as casting or preparation for surgery.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "closed" to support this code.
• Verify laterality (left/right) and specific condyle (medial/lateral) if known, as more specific codes exist.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent care will require different seventh characters.