Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of unsp femr, 7thM

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of the outer bony prominence at the bottom of an unspecified femur, which has been previously treated but is now experiencing a nonunion. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, indicating a break in the skin with minimal to moderate soft tissue damage.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated open Type I or II lateral condyle femoral fracture (unspecified side) is presenting with evidence of nonunion. This includes situations where the fracture fragments have failed to heal after the expected time frame, requiring further intervention or management.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the initial fracture was an "open fracture type I or II."
• Verify the fracture is indeed "nondisplaced" at the time of this subsequent encounter.
• Confirm the laterality of the femur is not specified in the medical record to justify "unspecified femur."