Disp fx of med condyle of l femr, 7thE

This code describes a fracture of the inner bony prominence at the lower end of the left thigh bone that has shifted out of its normal alignment. This specific code is used when the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of Type I or II severity, and the patient is now in a follow-up phase where the bone is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent encounters for patients recovering from a displaced medial condyle fracture of the left femur that was initially an open fracture. It signifies that the healing process is progressing routinely, and the patient is not experiencing delayed union, nonunion, or malunion. Use this code when the patient is seen for cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or routine follow-up X-rays during the healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "medial condyle" of the left femur.
• Verify the initial fracture was classified as an open fracture Type I or II.
• Confirm the encounter is for routine healing; use different codes for delayed healing or complications.