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

This code describes a complex fracture of the lower left thigh bone, specifically above the knee joint, that also extends into the joint itself. The bone fragments are not properly aligned, and this code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) that has healed incorrectly (malunion).

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing treatment, such as physical therapy, cast changes, or surgical revision, for a previously sustained displaced supracondylar fracture of the left femur with intracondylar extension. The initial injury must have been an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the fracture has now healed in a misaligned position.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" femur and "subsequent encounter" for accurate coding.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and that malunion is explicitly documented.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for nonunion; a different code would apply for those scenarios.