Disp fx of lateral condyle of l femr, 7thN

This code describes a situation where a patient has a displaced fracture of the lateral condyle of their left femur, and the fracture has not healed properly (nonunion). This specific nonunion is being managed during a subsequent encounter, and the original fracture was an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the left femoral lateral condyle that has failed to unite. This applies to ongoing treatment, such as surgical intervention for nonunion, casting, or physical therapy, after the initial acute treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "subsequent encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the laterality is "left" and the specific anatomical site is the "lateral condyle of the femur."