Unsp fx head of right femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the femoral head in the right leg, where the specific type of fracture is not documented. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture, though initially closed, is exhibiting delayed healing. This indicates the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a right femoral head fracture that was initially closed, and the physician's documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" without specifying the fracture type (e.g., intracapsular, transcervical). This is appropriate for office visits, hospital outpatient visits, or other encounters focused on monitoring the healing process and managing complications related to delayed union.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the laterality is "right" and the fracture site is "head of femur."
• Do not use this code if the fracture type (e.g., displaced, nondisplaced) is specified; a more specific code would be appropriate.