Nondisp artic fx head of r femr, 7thR

This code signifies a previously treated fracture of the right femoral head that did not involve displacement of the bone fragments at the time of injury, but is now healing improperly (malunion). Specifically, it indicates that the original fracture was an open fracture, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing healing complication.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up appointments, cast changes, wound care, or surgical planning related to a malunion of a nondisplaced articular fracture of the right femoral head. This applies when the initial injury was an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and the current encounter addresses the suboptimal healing. Do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture or for routine follow-up of a well-healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the "subsequent encounter" status.
• Verify the original fracture was an "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" of the right femoral head.
• This code requires an additional code for the specific type of malunion, if applicable and documented.