Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of l femr, 7thN

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of the outer bony prominence at the lower end of the left thigh bone, which was initially an open fracture (meaning the bone broke through the skin) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The current encounter is for ongoing treatment because the fracture has failed to heal properly (nonunion).

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care, surgical intervention, or other management of a previously sustained open lateral condyle femur fracture that is now complicated by nonunion. This applies when the initial injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the fracture fragment remains in its anatomical position.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "nonunion" for the lateral condyle of the left femur.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture, specifically type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, as this impacts the "N" seventh character.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.