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

This code describes a femoral fracture located above the condyles, without extension into the joint, that has failed to heal properly. Specifically, it refers to an open fracture (Type I or II) that is being treated for nonunion during a subsequent encounter. The "unspecified femur" indicates the laterality is not documented.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a supracondylar femoral nonunion that originated as an open fracture. This applies when the fracture site shows no signs of healing within the expected timeframe or has ceased the healing process. It is appropriate for cases where the specific left or right femur is not documented.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the original injury was an open fracture (Type I or II).
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is supracondylar without intracondylar extension and laterality is truly unspecified.