Displ unsp condyle fx low end unsp femr, 7thM

This code signifies a non-healing fracture of the lower end of the femur, specifically involving an unspecified condyle, that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II). The fracture fragments are no longer in their anatomical alignment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously treated open condylar femur fracture (Type I or II) is now presenting with evidence of nonunion. This would typically involve ongoing pain, instability, or radiographic findings indicating a failure of the bone to heal.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the nonunion status and the initial open fracture type (I or II).
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Always code laterality if specified in the medical record (e.g., right or left femur).