Disp fx of lateral condyle of unsp femr, 7thP

This code describes a situation where a patient has a displaced fracture of the lateral condyle of an unspecified femur that is currently healing, but with an unsatisfactory alignment of the bone fragments (malunion). This indicates a prior fracture that is now in a later stage of healing, but not correctly aligned.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a physician is assessing or managing a previously treated, displaced lateral femoral condyle fracture that has healed in a misaligned position. It would be used when the malunion is documented as a current problem requiring ongoing care or evaluation.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed union."
• Verify the fracture is of the lateral condyle and not another part of the femur.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for a closed fracture.