Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end l femr, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the lower part of the left thigh bone, specifically above the knee joint, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. There is no extension of the fracture into the joint itself. This particular code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected, but the fracture has not been surgically opened.

Apply this code for patients presenting for follow-up appointments for a previously diagnosed displaced supracondylar fracture of the left femur without intracondylar extension. This is appropriate when the physician documents delayed healing of the closed fracture, such as in cases of non-union or malunion requiring continued conservative management.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left femur" and "displaced" for accurate coding.
• Verify that the encounter is for "subsequent care" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly documented.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" and lacks "intracondylar extension."