Displ suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn low end r femr, 7thK

This code signifies a complex fracture of the lower end of the right femur, specifically above the condyles but extending into them, which has shifted from its normal alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this injury, and the fracture has failed to heal properly without surgical intervention.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced supracondylar fracture of the right femur that also involves the intracondylar region, and the fracture is not uniting as expected. This typically occurs during ongoing treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or evaluation for further surgical intervention due to nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" for the closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture location includes both supracondylar and intracondylar extension.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.