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

This code signifies a complex fracture of the lower left femur, specifically above the condyles, that has shifted out of alignment and does not extend into the joint. It indicates a previous surgical intervention for a severe open fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) where the bone has failed to heal properly.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient is being treated for a nonunion of a previously managed displaced supracondylar fracture of the left femur, which was initially an open fracture of a severe type. It is used when the fracture site is not showing signs of healing despite prior treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "subsequent encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the original injury was indeed an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the fracture is displaced and does not involve the intracondylar region of the femur.