Displ midcervical fx unsp femr, 7thE

This code describes a fracture located in the middle portion of the neck of the femur, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues were broken, exposing the bone, and is categorized as either Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed displaced midcervical femur fracture that was open (Type I or II). It should be used when the fracture is progressing through routine healing, and the patient is not experiencing any delays, nonunion, or malunion. This code would be selected for subsequent visits after the initial treatment of the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "midcervical" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) and that healing is routine for subsequent encounters.
• Do not use for initial encounters or if the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.