Nondisp artic fx head of unsp femr, 7thH

This code describes a fracture involving the joint surface of the femoral head that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the initial injury was an open fracture (meaning the bone broke through the skin) classified as Type I or II, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced articular fracture of the femoral head that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II). The key indicator for this specific code is documentation of delayed healing, suggesting the bone is not mending at the anticipated rate.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "articular" for the femoral head fracture.
• Verify the initial fracture was an open fracture, Type I or II, and that the encounter is for subsequent care.
• Look for explicit physician documentation of "delayed healing" to support the seventh character "H."