Displ suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn low end l femr, 7thB

This code signifies a fracture of the lower end of the left femur, specifically above the condyles, that also extends into the condyles themselves. The bone fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment (displaced), and the fracture has broken through the skin, classified as an open fracture of Type I or II severity.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter of a patient presenting with a displaced supracondylar fracture of the distal left femur that also involves the intracondylar region. It is specifically for open fractures where the skin integrity has been compromised, allowing communication with the fracture site, and the Gustilo-Anderson classification is Type I or II.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "intracondylar extension" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the fracture is on the "left" femur and that this is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Verify the open fracture type is explicitly documented as Type I or II; higher types (III) would require a different code.