Fx unsp prt of nk of r femr, 7thR

This code describes a malunion of an open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) of an unspecified part of the neck of the right femur. It indicates that the fracture has healed in an unsatisfactory position, following an initial open injury where the bone broke through the skin or was exposed to the outside environment.

Use this code for a patient presenting for treatment of a malunion of a previously sustained open fracture of the right femoral neck. This applies when the original open fracture was classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the current encounter addresses the complications of the improper healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "malunion" and the "subsequent encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the original open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented.
• Do not use for nonunion; a different code would apply for that specific complication.