Nondisp unsp condyle fx low end r femr, 7thC

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 (nondisplaced). It indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues are compromised, and is further classified as a severe open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, implying significant soft tissue damage, contamination, or bone loss. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a nondisplaced condylar fracture of the distal right femur that has broken through the skin. It is specifically used when the orthopedic surgeon or emergency physician has classified the open fracture as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC based on the extent of soft tissue injury and contamination.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "right femur" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated in the medical record to support the "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" component.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent care for the same fracture will require a different encounter character.