Displ artic fx head of unsp femr, 7thJ

This code describes a fracture of the femoral head that has broken through the joint surface and is no longer in its normal anatomical position. It specifically indicates an open fracture (meaning the bone broke through the skin) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that is not healing as expected.

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed displaced articular fracture of the femoral head, where the initial injury was an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the healing process is prolonged or delayed. This applies to encounters for ongoing management, such as wound care, imaging to assess healing, or planning for further intervention due to the delayed union.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced articular fracture of head of femur" and "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC."
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care related to delayed healing, not initial treatment or routine follow-up of a healed fracture.
• Confirm the laterality (left or right) is truly unspecified in the medical record before using this code.