Oth fracture of unsp femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion

This code signifies a fracture in any part of the femur, excluding the neck, shaft, or lower end, that has not healed properly after an initial treatment. The fracture is still considered closed, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site, but the bone fragments have failed to unite. This indicates a complication in the healing process requiring further medical intervention.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed and treated closed femoral fracture (not specified as neck, shaft, or lower end) where imaging or clinical assessment confirms nonunion. This is appropriate for subsequent visits related to the ongoing management of this specific healing complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and that the fracture is "closed" and "other" (not neck, shaft, or lower end).
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Always review the medical record for laterality (left, right, or bilateral) if specified, as this code is for an unspecified femur.