Unsp intracap fx left femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture within the joint capsule of the left femur, where the specific location (e.g., femoral head, neck) is not documented. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin remains intact, and the patient is in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a left intracapsular femoral fracture that was initially treated conservatively or surgically, and the physician's documentation indicates delayed union or nonunion. This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment has been rendered.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for a closed left intracapsular femoral fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is not for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the laterality is "left" and the fracture is "intracapsular" and "unspecified."