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

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a left femur fracture located above the condyles, which has not extended into the joint, and is currently healing incorrectly (malunion). The fracture was initially treated without open surgery, and the patient is now being seen for complications related to the bone healing in an abnormal position.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed and treated closed supracondylar femoral fracture of the left leg is presenting with evidence of malunion. This could include appointments for assessing the malunion, planning corrective surgery, or managing pain and functional limitations resulting from the improper healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left femur.
• Verify that the fracture is indeed supracondylar without intracondylar extension.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for a closed fracture, not an initial treatment or an open fracture.