Nondisp artic fx head of l femr, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the ball of the left hip joint that is still in its correct anatomical position (nondisplaced) and involves the joint surface (articular). The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected.

This code is used for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced articular fracture of the left femoral head is experiencing delayed healing. This would apply to situations where the patient is still under active treatment for the fracture, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or imaging to monitor healing progress, and the healing timeline is extended beyond typical expectations.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced," "articular," and "left femur head" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is for a subsequent visit and that delayed healing is explicitly documented by the provider.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.