Nondisp unsp condyle fx low end unsp femr, 7thJ

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture of the lower end of the femur, specifically involving an unspecified condyle, which was initially an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. The fracture itself is nondisplaced, and the current encounter addresses a complication of delayed healing.

Use this code for subsequent encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced unspecified femoral condyle fracture, initially an open Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, is being managed for delayed bone healing. This would typically involve ongoing treatment, monitoring, or assessment of the healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the initial injury was an open fracture of Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the fracture is nondisplaced and involves an unspecified condyle of the distal femur.