Disp fx of lateral condyle of l femr, 7thC

This code signifies a fracture of the outer bony prominence at the bottom of the left thigh bone that has shifted out of its normal alignment. This specific injury is an open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced lateral condyle fracture of the left femur where the fracture is open and categorized as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. It should be used for the first encounter related to this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "left" femur.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture type is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.