Displ artic fx head of r femr, 7thH

This code signifies a fracture of the head of the right femur that has disrupted the joint surface and is no longer in its anatomical position. The initial injury was an open fracture of type I or II, meaning there was a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site, and the healing process is now prolonged beyond the expected timeframe.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a right femoral head articular fracture that was initially open (Type I or II) and is currently exhibiting delayed union. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing ongoing treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or surgical revisions, due to slow healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the articular head of the right femur and is displaced.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the acute injury.