Nondisp unsp condyle fx low end unsp femr, 7thM

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture of the lower end of the femur, specifically an unspecified condyle, which was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and has now developed nonunion. The fracture itself is currently nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment despite the lack of healing.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent visits where a patient is being managed for a previously treated open condylar femur fracture that has failed to heal (nonunion). This includes ongoing evaluations, treatment planning for nonunion, or monitoring the patient's condition related to the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "subsequent encounter" status.
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" as this is a specific character in the code.
• Confirm the fracture is currently "nondisplaced" and located in an "unspecified condyle" of the lower femur.