Disp fx of lateral condyle of l femr, 7thK

This code describes a fracture of the outer bony prominence at the bottom of the left thigh bone that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The fracture is not healing as expected (nonunion) and the patient is receiving follow-up care for this condition, which is currently being managed without surgical intervention exposing the fracture site.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is being treated for a displaced lateral condylar fracture of the left femur that has failed to unite. This applies to situations where the fracture was initially treated non-surgically or if a previously open reduction has now been closed and the nonunion is being monitored or managed conservatively.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the "left" femur and "lateral condyle."
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent" care, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" at the time of this encounter, even if it was previously open.