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

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the femur, specifically above the condyles, that also extends into the condyles themselves. The fracture fragments are not properly aligned, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for a closed fracture that is healing slower than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced supracondylar fracture with intracondylar extension of the distal femur is being managed for delayed union. This applies when the fracture was initially closed and is not yet fully healed.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "intracondylar extension" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and the fracture is "closed" with "delayed healing."
• Laterality (left/right) is not specified in this code, so if known, a more specific code should be sought.