Displ artic fx head of l femr, 7thQ

This code signifies a fracture of the head of the left femur that has displaced from its normal anatomical position, specifically involving the joint surface. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for an open fracture (Type I or II) that has healed incorrectly, resulting in malunion.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for complications arising from a previously sustained open articular fracture of the left femoral head. This applies when the fracture has healed in a misaligned or deformed position. This code would be appropriate for assessing the malunion, planning corrective surgery, or managing ongoing symptoms related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" femur and "articular" involvement of the femoral head.
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "malunion" is explicitly documented.
• This "Q" encounter code is used for subsequent care after the initial healing phase, not for the initial treatment of the fracture.