Disp fx of med condyle of unsp femr, 7thQ

This code describes a fracture of the inner part of the lower thigh bone that has shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates a follow-up visit for an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) of either Type I or Type II, and the bone has healed in an abnormal position.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing care of a previously treated open medial condyle femoral fracture that has developed a malunion. This would apply during subsequent visits after the initial treatment of the open fracture, where the physician is addressing the malunion.

• Ensure documentation specifies an open fracture (Type I or II) and a malunion for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture location is the medial condyle of the femur.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for nonunion; a different seventh character would be required.