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

This code signifies a fracture of the lower part of the right thigh bone, specifically above the knee joint, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. Importantly, the fracture does not extend into the joint surface itself. This particular code is used for follow-up care of a closed fracture that is healing as expected.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced supracondylar fracture of the right femur (without intracondylar extension) is receiving routine follow-up care. This includes situations where the fracture is being monitored for expected healing progression, such as cast changes, follow-up X-rays, or physical therapy evaluations during the routine healing phase.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "displaced" and "without intracondylar extension" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and the fracture is "closed" with "routine healing" to differentiate from initial treatment or delayed/nonunion cases.
• Laterality (right femur) is crucial for correct code selection.