Disp fx of lateral condyle of r femr, 7thQ

This code describes a fracture of the outer bony prominence of the right thigh bone (femur) near the knee joint, which is no longer in its correct anatomical alignment. This specific code is used when the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of either Type I or Type II severity, and the bone has healed incorrectly (malunion).

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care or treatment of a malunion of a lateral condyle fracture of the right femur, where the original injury was an open fracture (Type I or II). This indicates the patient is past the initial healing phase and is now dealing with complications from improper bone alignment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and that the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II."
• Verify laterality (right femur) and the specific anatomical site (lateral condyle).
• This "Q" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a malunion, not an initial treatment or routine follow-up for a healing fracture.