Displ unsp condyle fx low end unsp femr, 7thN

This code describes a fracture involving the lower end of the femur, specifically an unspecified condyle, which is displaced. The fracture is an open fracture of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and has failed to heal properly, indicating a nonunion. This code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for patients with a previously treated, but unhealed, open fracture of the distal femur. It applies when the fracture involves an unspecified condyle, is displaced, and the open nature was classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This would be used during ongoing management of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "subsequent encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) was previously documented and is consistent with the current encounter.
• Confirm the fracture location is the lower end of the femur, affecting an unspecified condyle, and is displaced.