Displ suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn low end l femr, 7thK

This code signifies a complex fracture of the lower end of the left femur, specifically involving the supracondylar region with an extension into the intracondylar area. The fracture fragments are not in their anatomical alignment (displaced), and despite previous treatment, the bone has failed to heal (nonunion).

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated displaced supracondylar fracture of the left femur that also extends into the intracondylar region, where imaging or clinical assessment confirms that the fracture has not united. This would be used when the patient is receiving ongoing care for the nonunion, such as further surgical planning, cast changes, or monitoring.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the laterality (left femur) and the specific fracture type (supracondylar with intracondylar extension).
• This "K" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture with nonunion.