Nondisp suprcndl fx w/o intrcndl extn low end unsp femr,7thC

This code describes a break in the lower part of the femur, specifically above the knee joint, that has not shifted out of alignment and does not extend into the joint itself. This particular instance is an open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) requiring initial treatment.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a supracondylar femoral fracture that is nondisplaced and lacks intracondylar extension, where the fracture is open and categorized as Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This applies to the initial encounter for definitive treatment of the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "without intracondylar extension" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the Gustilo-Anderson classification of the open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care will require different encounter codes.