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

This code signifies a complex fracture of the lower end of the left femur, specifically a supracondylar fracture that extends into the joint (intracondylar). The bone fragments are not in their anatomical alignment (displaced), and the fracture was initially an open fracture (skin broken) classified as Type I or II. This particular code is for a subsequent encounter where the fracture has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient presents with complications from a previously treated open supracondylar and intracondylar fracture of the left femur, and imaging confirms a malunion. This applies when the initial injury was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II. This code is appropriate when the patient is receiving ongoing care for the consequences of the malunion, such as pain, limited range of motion, or functional impairment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" femur and the presence of both supracondylar and intracondylar components.
• Verify that the original fracture was an open fracture, Type I or II, and that the current encounter addresses a documented malunion.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for subsequent encounters where the fracture is still healing normally or has resulted in a nonunion (use appropriate nonunion codes).