Displ artic fx head of l femr, 7thE

This code signifies a fracture involving the articular surface of the femoral head on the left side, which is currently displaced. It specifically applies to follow-up care for an open fracture (Type I or II) that is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced articular fracture of the left femoral head, initially an open Type I or II, is undergoing routine follow-up treatment and the fracture is progressing toward normal healing. It would be used for visits where the focus is on monitoring the healing process, cast changes, or physical therapy during an uncomplicated recovery phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "articular" for the femoral head fracture.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II."
• Confirm "routine healing" is documented; do not use for delayed union, nonunion, or malunion.