Displ unsp condyle fx low end unsp femr, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the femur, specifically involving an unspecified condyle, which is no longer in its anatomical alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of treatment for this fracture, and it has been determined that the bone is failing to heal properly without surgical intervention (nonunion), and the fracture is being managed non-surgically.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed, displaced condylar fracture of the distal femur that is now complicated by nonunion. This is appropriate for encounters where the nonunion is being managed conservatively (e.g., cast changes, physical therapy, monitoring) rather than with an open surgical procedure.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and that the fracture is "closed" and "displaced."
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the treatment is for a closed fracture; open fractures with nonunion would use a different code.