Complete oblique atypical femoral fracture, unsp leg, 7thP

This code signifies a complete fracture of the femur that runs obliquely, is considered atypical, and affects an unspecified leg. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, specifically dealing with a malunion of this fracture.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient is being treated for complications related to a previously sustained complete oblique atypical femoral fracture, and the specific complication is a malunion. This applies to follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or ongoing management where the primary focus is addressing the improperly healed fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "complete" and "oblique" in addition to "atypical femoral fracture."
• Verify that the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion" and not initial treatment or routine follow-up without malunion.
• If the specific leg (left or right) is documented, a more specific code within the M84.75- series should be used.