Displ suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end l femr, 7thF

This code describes a displaced fracture of the lower end of the left thigh bone, specifically above the condyles but not extending between them. It indicates that the fracture is an open injury (meaning the bone broke through the skin) of a severe nature (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care with expected routine healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters for a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated open supracondylar fracture of the left femur (without intracondylar extension) that was classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This applies when the patient is progressing as expected with routine healing, such as during cast changes, follow-up X-rays, or physical therapy sessions after initial treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "without intracondylar extension" for accurate coding.
• Confirm the fracture is of the left femur and was initially classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This "F" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.