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

This code describes a fracture involving the head of the left femur that does not extend through the joint surface and remains in its normal anatomical alignment. The fracture, however, has healed improperly, resulting in a malunion. This specific code is used for follow-up care of this condition.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment or evaluation for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced articular fracture of the left femoral head that has healed with a malunion. This includes scenarios such as physical therapy, follow-up imaging to assess the malunion, or discussions regarding potential corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left femur.
• Verify the fracture was initially nondisplaced and articular.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.