Displ suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn low end unsp femr, 7thB

This code describes a severe fracture of the lower part of the thigh bone (femur) that extends into the knee joint. The bone fragments are out of alignment (displaced), and the fracture has broken through the skin, classified as an open fracture type I or II.

Use this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced supracondylar femoral fracture that also involves the intracondylar region, where the injury is an open fracture of type I or II. This typically occurs due to high-energy trauma, such as falls from height or motor vehicle accidents.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "intracondylar extension" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the encounter is the "initial encounter" for treatment of the open fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type is explicitly documented as Type I or Type II according to Gustilo-Anderson classification.