Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thK

This code describes a fracture in the lower part of the femur, specifically above the condyles, that has not shifted out of alignment and does not extend into the joint. The patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, and it has failed to heal properly without surgical intervention.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced supracondylar femoral fracture that is now complicated by nonunion. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the nonunion is the primary focus of care for a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "without intracondylar extension."
• Verify the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunion" and not initial treatment or routine follow-up for a healing fracture.
• Always code laterality if specified in the medical record (e.g., right or left femur).