Disp fx of lateral condyle of l femr, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture of the outer bony prominence at the bottom of the left thigh bone, which has shifted out of its normal alignment. The patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a routine follow-up visit after initial treatment for a displaced fracture of the left femoral lateral condyle. This applies when the fracture is closed, and the physician documents normal healing progress without any setbacks or complications. It is appropriate for subsequent cast changes, imaging checks, or physical therapy evaluations during the routine healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "left" to accurately reflect the laterality and displacement.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that "routine healing" is explicitly or implicitly documented.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site).