Nondisp suprcndl fx w intrcndl extn low end unsp femr, 7thK

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture of the lower end of the femur that extends above and into the condyles, but the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. Crucially, the fracture has not healed properly, indicating a nonunion.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed supracondylar and intracondylar femoral fracture that has failed to unite. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing treatment for the nonunion, such as bone grafting or revision surgery, or is being monitored for its progression.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies a "subsequent encounter" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is indeed nondisplaced and involves both supracondylar and intracondylar regions of the distal femur.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that have healed or are in the process of routine healing.