Disp fx of med condyle of l femr, 7thJ

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the medial condyle of the left femur that was initially an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now in a subsequent encounter for delayed healing. The fracture site is not healing at the expected rate, indicating a complication in the recovery process.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously treated open medial condyle fracture of the left femur where the healing process is prolonged or stalled. This is appropriate for encounters where the focus is on managing the delayed union or nonunion of the fracture.

• Ensure the initial fracture was indeed an open fracture of the specified types (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).
• Verify that the encounter is for delayed healing, not active treatment of the acute fracture or routine follow-up for a healed fracture.
• Always code the underlying condition (e.g., nonunion, malunion) if further specified, in addition to this code if applicable.