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

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture at the base of the neck of their left femur, and the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific encounter is for follow-up care of an open fracture (where the skin was broken) that was classified as Type I or II, and the bone has healed in an imperfect or misaligned way (malunion).

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a previously sustained, now malunited, open Type I or II fracture of the left femoral neck, specifically when the fracture was initially nondisplaced. This applies to follow-up visits after the initial treatment, where the focus is on addressing the consequences of the malunion.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "left femur," "nondisplaced," and "base of neck."
• Verify that the original injury was an "open fracture Type I or II" and that "malunion" is explicitly documented.
• The "Q" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a malunion, distinguishing it from initial care or nonunion.