Disp fx of med condyle of l femr, 7thC

This code signifies a break in the inner portion of the lower left thigh bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an initial treatment for a severe open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, categorized as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC based on the extent of soft tissue damage and contamination.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a displaced fracture of the medial condyle of the left femur that is clearly documented as an open fracture requiring immediate surgical intervention. This is appropriate when the operative report or physician documentation specifies the Gustilo-Anderson classification as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Confirm laterality (left femur) and the specific anatomical site (medial condyle).
• Verify documentation explicitly states "displaced" and "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC."
• Ensure this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture.