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

This code describes a non-displaced fracture of the lower end of the femur, specifically involving the supracondylar region with an extension into the condyles. The fracture is an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and communication with the external environment. This code is used during a subsequent encounter when the fracture has failed to heal properly (nonunion).

Use this code for follow-up visits or hospitalizations where a patient with a previously diagnosed open supracondylar and intracondylar femoral fracture (type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is being treated for nonunion. This applies when the fracture fragments are still in their anatomical position despite the lack of healing.

• Always confirm the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) from the medical record.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and "nondisplaced" for accurate code assignment.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code.