Displ midcervical fx l femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture located in the middle portion of the neck of the left femur that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The patient is in a later phase of treatment, and the fracture, though not open to the environment, is not healing at the expected rate.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced midcervical fracture of the left femur. This is appropriate when the fracture is still closed but demonstrating delayed union, requiring continued medical management, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or further imaging to assess healing progress.

• Ensure the "G" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent encounters with delayed healing.
• Verify laterality (left femur) and the specific anatomical site (midcervical) are accurately documented.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally or nonunion.