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

This code describes a healing fracture of an unspecified part of the femur (thigh bone) that is not healing properly, specifically with malunion (healing in a deformed position). The patient is in a subsequent phase of care for a fracture that was initially closed (skin intact).

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed closed femoral fracture is found to have malunion, but the specific location on the femur is not documented. This applies when the patient is still receiving active treatment for the malunion or its complications, or is being monitored during the healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and that the fracture is of the femur.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the initial fracture was "closed."
• If the specific location on the femur is known (e.g., shaft, condyle), a more specific code should be used.