Nondisp fx of lateral condyle of unsp femr, 7thQ

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture of the outer part of the lower thigh bone that is not out of alignment. This specific code is used when the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of type I or II, and the patient is now being seen for follow-up care because the bone has healed in an incorrect position.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed type I or II open fracture of the lateral femoral condyle, which was initially nondisplaced, presents with malunion. This applies to follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or further treatment related to the malunion of the original fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and "nondisplaced" at the lateral condyle of the femur.
• This code is for subsequent encounters only; do not use for initial treatment of the fracture.