Nondisp fx of base of nk of l femr, 7thM

This code describes a fracture in the upper part of the left thigh bone, specifically at the base of the femoral neck, where the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. It indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken), classified as Type I or II, and has now failed to heal properly. The patient is receiving ongoing treatment for this nonunion.

This code is used when a patient with a previously diagnosed open Type I or II nondisplaced fracture of the base of the left femoral neck presents for follow-up care related to the ongoing management of a nonunion. This would include scenarios such as clinic visits for assessment of healing, imaging studies to monitor nonunion, or planning for further surgical intervention to address the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "base of neck" for accurate site specificity.
• Verify the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" to justify the "M" seventh character.
• This code is for subsequent encounters only; an initial encounter for this specific nonunion would use a different seventh character.