Nondisp artic fx head of l femr, 7thR

This code describes a fracture of the head of the left femur that has not been displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that this is an open fracture, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and that the patient is presenting for follow-up care due to malunion, where the fracture has healed in an incorrect position.

Use this code for a patient who has previously sustained an open articular fracture of the head of the left femur (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is now being seen for ongoing management of a malunion. This would apply to follow-up visits after initial treatment, where the malunion is the primary focus of the encounter.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" femur and "articular" fracture of the head.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated or clearly inferable from the medical record.
• Confirm the encounter is for a "subsequent" visit and that "malunion" is the documented complication being addressed.