Disp fx of lateral condyle of r femr, 7thR

This code signifies a previously treated fracture of the outer bony prominence of the right thigh bone, which was an open fracture (meaning the bone broke through the skin) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The current encounter addresses a complication where the bone has healed in an abnormal or misaligned position.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a malunion of a previously sustained, displaced, open lateral condyle fracture of the right femur. This includes situations where the malunion is being evaluated, monitored, or undergoing further intervention (e.g., corrective osteotomy). It should be used after the initial healing phase, once malunion has been confirmed.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed union."
• Verify the laterality (right femur) and the specific anatomical site (lateral condyle).
• Confirm the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, as this impacts the seventh character.