Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thC

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the right femur, specifically above the condyles, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It is an open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC injury according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification system, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination.

Use this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced supracondylar fracture of the right femur that has broken through the skin. This applies to cases where the open fracture is documented as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, reflecting high-energy trauma and extensive soft tissue involvement.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "without intracondylar extension" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated by the physician.
• This code is for the "initial encounter" only; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.