Displ artic fx head of r femur, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code describes a displaced fracture involving the articular surface of the femoral head on the right side, which is currently in a state of malunion. It indicates that the initial fracture has not healed correctly, resulting in an anatomical misalignment of the bone fragments at the joint. This specific code is for a subsequent encounter where the malunion is being managed non-surgically or without an open procedure.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously treated right femoral head articular fracture presents with evidence of malunion, and the treatment is conservative (e.g., cast change, physical therapy, medication management). It is appropriate when the fracture has closed and the focus of the encounter is on managing the consequences of the improper healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the right femur, head, and articular involvement.
• Verify that the encounter is "subsequent" and for a "closed fracture" to align with the 7th character 'P'.
• Distinguish from nonunion (S72.061N) or routine follow-up without malunion (S72.061D/G/K/M).