Displ unsp condyle fx low end unsp femr, 7thQ

This code describes a femoral condyle fracture, specifically at the lower end of the femur, which is displaced and of an unspecified condyle. The fracture was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and has subsequently healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. This indicates a follow-up encounter for the ongoing management of this complicated healing process.

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care of a previously treated open femoral condyle fracture that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This applies when the initial open fracture was classified as Type I or II, and the current encounter addresses the resulting malunion. This code would be appropriate for clinic visits, imaging studies, or discussions regarding potential corrective procedures for the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and a "subsequent encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open fracture, Type I or II, as this impacts the seventh character.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion; a different seventh character would be required.