Disp fx of lateral condyle of l femr, 7thQ

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the outer portion of the left femoral condyle, which is the rounded end of the thigh bone that forms part of the knee joint. The fracture was initially an open fracture (Type I or II), meaning the skin was broken, and has subsequently healed improperly, resulting in a malunion.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for complications arising from a poorly healed displaced lateral condylar fracture of the left femur. This includes situations where surgical intervention or other management strategies are being considered or performed to address the malunion of an initially open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "lateral condyle of left femur."
• Verify the initial fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter addresses a "malunion."
• Do not use for nonunion, delayed healing, or initial encounters.