Nondisp unsp condyle fx low end l femr, 7thN

This code describes a fracture involving the condyle(s) at the bottom of the left thigh bone that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for a severe open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) that has failed to heal properly.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing treatment for a non-healing, non-displaced condylar fracture of the left femur that was initially an open fracture of Gustilo type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. It should be assigned during subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture, when nonunion has been confirmed.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the Gustilo classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of the original open fracture.
• Verify the fracture is of the left femur and involves the condyle(s).
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the first treatment.