Age-rel osteopor w crnt path fx, unsp femr, 7thK

This code signifies a fracture of an unspecified femur that occurred due to age-related osteoporosis, where the patient is presenting for follow-up care of the fracture and there is evidence of nonunion. Nonunion indicates that the bone has failed to heal completely after the initial fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states an osteoporotic fracture of the femur (site unspecified) that is not healing properly, and the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for this nonunion. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "age-related" or "postmenopausal" osteoporosis as the cause of the fracture.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care of the fracture with nonunion, not initial treatment or routine healing.
• Do not use if the specific femur (e.g., right, left) is documented; a more specific code should be chosen.