Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thC

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the right thigh bone, specifically above the condyles, that has not shifted from its normal position and does not extend into the joint surface. It is an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues are also compromised, classified as a severe type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC injury. This indicates significant soft tissue damage, periosteal stripping, or arterial/nerve injury.

Use this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a right supracondylar femoral fracture that is nondisplaced and lacks intracondylar involvement, where the fracture has broken through the skin and is categorized as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate for the initial encounter for care of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "without intracondylar extension" for the supracondylar fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated in the medical record to support this specific code.
• Remember this code is only for the "initial encounter" for treatment of the fracture. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.