Displ unsp condyle fx low end r femr, 7thB

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the right femur, specifically involving an unspecified condyle, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues were broken, exposing the bone, and is classified as either Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving a patient presenting with an open fracture of the right distal femoral condyle that is displaced. This is appropriate when the injury is acute and the patient is receiving initial treatment for the fracture, such as reduction, fixation, or wound care.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture type I or II" for the right distal femur.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture involves a condyle of the lower end of the femur, even if the specific condyle (medial or lateral) is not documented.