S72.421A
ICD-10-CMDisplaced fracture of lateral condyle of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
This code signifies a break in the outer bony prominence at the lower end of the right thigh bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific injury involves the lateral condyle, a key weight-bearing surface of the knee joint.
Apply this code for initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-surgical (closed) fracture of the right femoral lateral condyle where the bone pieces are displaced. This would be used for the first encounter related to this specific injury.
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