Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr, 7thH

This code describes a fracture of the lower part of the femur, specifically above the condyles, that has shifted out of its normal alignment and does not extend between the condyles. It indicates an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) of either Type I or II, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed displaced supracondylar femoral fracture without intracondylar extension, where the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II). This applies when the physician documents that the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "without intracondylar extension" for the supracondylar femur fracture.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and the current encounter is for "delayed healing."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.