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

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a fracture of the lower end of the right femur, specifically above the condyles, without the fracture line extending into the joint. The fracture was initially treated non-surgically or surgically with the skin remaining intact, and the healing process is progressing slower than expected.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated closed supracondylar femoral fracture of the right leg is experiencing delayed union. It should be used when the physician is monitoring the healing progress and managing the delayed healing, such as during follow-up X-rays or physical therapy sessions.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically supracondylar and on the right femur.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment.