Fx femur fol insrt ortho implnt/prosth/bone plt, right leg

This code identifies a fracture of the right femur that occurs after an orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate has been surgically placed. It specifically refers to a periprosthetic or peri-implant fracture of the femur, indicating a complication related to the prior orthopedic intervention.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a fracture of the right femur has occurred in a patient who previously underwent surgery for an orthopedic implant, joint prosthesis, or bone plate in that same leg. This typically applies to fractures around or adjacent to the implanted device.

• Ensure laterality (right leg) is explicitly documented.
• Distinguish from pathological fractures not related to an implant (M84.4x) or stress fractures (M84.3x).
• Always sequence this code first when it represents the primary reason for the encounter, followed by codes for the specific type of fracture and any associated complications.