Nondisp artic fx head of r femr, 7thM

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a right femoral head fracture that involves the joint surface but remains in its anatomical position. The fracture was initially an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type I or II, and the current encounter addresses a complication where the bone fragments have failed to heal together properly (nonunion).

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing management of a previously treated, nondisplaced articular fracture of the right femoral head, specifically when nonunion has been identified as a complication. This applies to subsequent visits for monitoring, further diagnostic workup, or planning for interventions related to the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the articular surface of the femoral head was involved.
• Confirm the fracture is "nondisplaced" at the time of this subsequent encounter.