Atypical femoral fracture, unspecified, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up visit for an atypical fracture of the femur that is healing normally. Atypical femoral fractures are stress fractures that occur in the subtrochanteric region or femoral shaft, often associated with long-term bisphosphonate use. This specific code indicates that the patient is in the recovery phase with expected bone consolidation.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed atypical femoral fracture is undergoing routine follow-up and the fracture is progressing to healing without complications. Documentation should explicitly state "subsequent encounter" and indicate "routine healing" or similar phrasing, such as "healing well" or "stable."

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" to differentiate from initial or delayed/nonunion encounters.
• Do not use this code if the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion; separate codes exist for those complications.
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter.