Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,init

This code describes a fracture of the lower part of the thigh bone, specifically above the knee joint, that has not shifted out of alignment and does not extend into the joint itself. This injury affects an unspecified side of the body and is being treated for the first time.

Apply this code for initial encounters when documentation confirms a supracondylar femoral fracture that is explicitly stated as nondisplaced and lacking intracondylar extension. This is appropriate for patients presenting with a new, closed fracture of this type.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "without intracondylar extension" to accurately assign this code.
• Verify the encounter is for initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.
• If the laterality (left or right) is known, a more specific code should be selected.