Nondisp suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thC

This code describes a fracture of the lower end of the right thigh bone, specifically above the condyles, that extends into the joint surface but where the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment. It is an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues are significantly damaged, exposing the bone, and is classified as a severe open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

This code is used for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a non-displaced supracondylar fracture of the right femur that also involves the articular surface (intracondylar extension). It is specifically applicable when the fracture is an open injury, categorized by the Gustilo-Anderson classification as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "intracondylar extension" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture type is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• This code is for the "initial encounter" only; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.