Disp fx of lateral condyle of unsp femr, 7thJ

This code signifies a fracture of the outer bony prominence at the bottom of the thigh bone, which has shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture is an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, meaning the bone has broken through the skin with significant soft tissue damage, and the patient is currently in a phase of delayed healing.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously treated, displaced open fracture of the lateral femoral condyle (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) who is experiencing a slower-than-expected healing process. This would be used during subsequent encounters where the focus is on managing the delayed union or nonunion of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" and the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify laterality (unspecified in this code) if available in the medical record for more specific coding.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.