Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thJ

This code describes a fracture located above the condyles of the right femur, which has not shifted from its original position and does not extend into the joint. It specifically indicates an open fracture (where the bone breaks through the skin) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is experiencing delayed healing.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced supracondylar fracture of the lower right femur, without intracondylar extension, presents with evidence of delayed healing. This applies only to open fractures classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code would be used after the initial treatment phase, during ongoing management of the fracture's healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "without intracondylar extension."
• Verify the fracture is of the right femur and was initially an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care related to delayed healing, not initial treatment or routine healing.