Unsp intracap fx r femr, subs for opn fx type I/2 w nonunion

This code describes a situation where a patient has an unspecific fracture within the joint capsule of their right femur that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II), and the bone has failed to heal properly. This indicates a complication of the healing process following the initial injury.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed open intracapsular right femur fracture (Type I or II) is experiencing nonunion. This applies when the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for the nonunion, such as surgical intervention or conservative management.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open fracture, Type I or II, and located within the right femoral joint capsule.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that have healed successfully.