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

This code describes a situation where a patient has a supracondylar fracture of the distal right femur that is not displaced and does not extend into the joint, and is currently being treated for a malunion. The original injury was an open fracture, specifically a Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously treated open supracondylar femoral fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is presenting with complications of malunion. This applies when the fracture itself was nondisplaced and lacked intracondylar extension. This code is appropriate for ongoing management of the malunion, such as during rehabilitation or planning for corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the original fracture was an open Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and located in the supracondylar region of the right femur without intracondylar extension.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion; a different code would be appropriate for those scenarios.