Complete oblique atypical femoral fracture, right leg, 7thK

This code signifies a complete fracture of the right femur, characterized by an oblique break that is considered atypical, indicating a fracture pattern not typically seen with common trauma. The "nonunion" aspect specifies that the fracture has failed to heal completely after a previous treatment attempt, and the "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving ongoing care for this unhealed fracture.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a complete, oblique, and atypical fracture of the right femur that has not united following initial treatment. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, surgical interventions for nonunion, or other ongoing management related to the unhealed fracture. Physician notes should explicitly mention "nonunion" and the "atypical" nature of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "complete" and "oblique" in addition to "atypical" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the laterality (right leg) is clearly documented; incorrect laterality is a common error.
• Confirm the encounter is for ongoing care of the nonunion, not the initial treatment of the fracture.