Disp fx of lateral condyle of l femr, 7thR

This code describes a situation where a patient has a malunion of a previously sustained displaced fracture of the lateral condyle of their left femur. The original injury was an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination.

This code is used for follow-up encounters when a patient is being treated for a malunion of this specific type of left femoral condyle fracture. This includes scenarios where the malunion is being assessed, monitored, or undergoing further intervention (e.g., corrective osteotomy). It signifies that the fracture has healed in an anatomically incorrect position.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left femur's lateral condyle.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.