Nondisp unsp condyle fx low end r femr, 7thB

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the right femur, specifically involving a condyle, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is open, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been breached, and is classified as Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification, indicating a relatively clean wound with minimal to moderate soft tissue damage.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a right femoral condyle fracture that is not displaced and has an associated open wound classified as Gustilo Type I or II. This would typically be used in emergency department settings, initial surgical encounters, or during the first visit for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and the "right" side.
• Confirm the open fracture type (I or II) is explicitly stated or can be inferred from the wound description.
• This code is for the initial encounter only; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.