Disp fx of base of nk of l femr, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture located at the base of the femoral neck on the left side, which has shifted from its normal anatomical position. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not yet fully healed, and the healing process is taking longer than expected without surgical intervention.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced left femoral neck base fracture is being monitored for delayed union of the bone. This applies when the fracture is being managed non-surgically (closed treatment) and the physician documents that healing is progressing slower than anticipated.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture location is specifically the "base of neck" of the left femur.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.