Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of unsp femur, init

This code signifies a break in the outer bony prominence at the bottom of the femur (thigh bone) that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury when the affected femur is not specified as left or right.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the lateral femoral condyle where the laterality (left or right) of the femur is not documented. This is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment of the fracture, such as emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "lateral condyle" to support this specific code.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• If laterality (left or right) is documented, a more specific code should be chosen.