Nondisp unsp condyle fx low end l femr, 7thG

This code describes a fracture of the lower end of the left femur, specifically involving an unspecified condyle, which has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected, but the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a nondisplaced condylar fracture of the left distal femur, and the physician notes that the healing process is prolonged. It signifies that the fracture is closed and the patient is past the initial active treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is of the lower end of the left femur and involves a condyle, even if unspecified.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.