Disp fx of med condyle of r femr, 7thC

This code signifies a break in the inner bony prominence at the lower end of the right thigh bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific fracture is an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues are severely damaged, exposing the bone, and is categorized as a Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC based on the Gustilo-Anderson classification system for open fractures. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced open fracture of the medial condyle of the right femur, where the open wound is extensive and indicative of a Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC injury. This applies to the initial surgical or non-surgical management of the fracture.

• Always confirm the laterality (right) and the specific location (medial condyle) of the femoral fracture.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and the Gustilo-Anderson open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.