Displ artic fx head of l femr, 7thM

This code describes a situation where the rounded top portion of the left thigh bone, which forms part of the hip joint, has a break that has shifted out of its normal alignment. This specific instance refers to a follow-up visit for a fracture that was initially open (meaning the skin was broken) and is now failing to heal properly, categorized as an open fracture type I or II.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent care for a patient who previously sustained an open articular fracture of the left femoral head, and the fracture is demonstrating nonunion. This would be used during follow-up appointments, surgical interventions for nonunion, or other encounters related to the ongoing management of this specific complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "subsequent encounter" for this specific fracture type.
• Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open fracture type I or II.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.