Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of l femr, 7thH

This code describes a non-displaced break in the outer bony prominence at the bottom of the left thigh bone, which has broken through the skin (open fracture type I or II). The fracture is not healing at the expected rate, indicating a complication in the recovery process.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated open fracture (Type I or II) of the left femoral lateral condyle presents for follow-up care, and the physician documents delayed healing. This is used for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left femur, lateral condyle."
• Verify the fracture was initially an "open fracture type I or II" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly noted.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; use an initial encounter code for the acute injury.