Nondisp unsp condyle fx low end l femr, 7thK

This code describes a fracture of the lower end of the left femur, specifically involving an unspecified condyle, which has not shifted from its original position. The fracture is not healing as expected, indicating a nonunion, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care after initial treatment, with the skin over the fracture remaining intact.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced, closed fracture of the left femoral condyle that has failed to unite. This includes follow-up visits for ongoing treatment, assessment of nonunion, or planning for further intervention. It should be used after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" femur and "nondisplaced" to support this code.
• The "K" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with nonunion; verify the encounter type.
• Confirm the fracture involves an unspecified condyle of the lower femur; if a specific condyle (e.g., medial, lateral) is documented, a more precise code may be available.