Nondisp midcervical fx unsp femr, 7thN

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture located in the middle portion of the femoral neck, which has progressed to nonunion. It specifically applies to open fractures classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination. This diagnosis is used during follow-up care after the initial treatment of the fracture.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient is being managed for a midcervical femur fracture that has failed to heal (nonunion). It should be used when the original injury was an open fracture with extensive soft tissue involvement (Gustilo-Anderson Types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This code is typically assigned during ongoing treatment, such as during evaluation for revision surgery or continued conservative management of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the midcervical location of the femur fracture.
• Verify that the original injury was an open fracture and the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the acute injury.