Nondisp apophyseal fx l femr, 7thN

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of an apophysis (a bony outgrowth or projection) on the left femur that has not healed properly, resulting in a nonunion. The fracture was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the patient is now receiving follow-up care for this ongoing healing complication.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for ongoing management of a nonunion of a previously treated, non-displaced apophyseal fracture of the left femur. This applies specifically when the initial injury was a severe open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This code is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the left femur is the affected bone and the fracture is apophyseal and nondisplaced.
• Confirm the original injury was an open fracture classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.