Nondisp artic fx head of r femr, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code signifies a nondisplaced fracture of the head of the right femur that involves the joint surface. It indicates that the fracture has previously been treated, but healing has occurred with an unsatisfactory alignment of the bone fragments (malunion).

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a previously treated, nondisplaced articular fracture of the right femoral head that has healed in a malunited position. This could include assessments for ongoing pain, functional limitations, or planning for corrective surgery related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the right femur and articular involvement.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the closed fracture, not initial treatment or open fracture care.
• Do not use this code if the fracture is still actively healing or if the malunion is an expected outcome without clinical significance.