Fx unsp prt of nk of l femr, 7thM

This code describes a situation where a patient has a non-healing fracture in an unspecified part of the neck of their left femur. This particular fracture was initially an open fracture of Type I or II, meaning there was a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site, and the patient is now receiving ongoing treatment for the nonunion.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed open Type I or II fracture of the left femoral neck that has failed to heal (nonunion). This includes follow-up visits, cast changes, or preparations for surgical intervention to address the nonunion. It would not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture or for routine follow-up of a healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left femur.
• Verify the original fracture was an open Type I or II; if not, a different nonunion code may be more appropriate.
• This code indicates a subsequent encounter, so it should not be used for the initial treatment of the fracture.