Unsp intracap fx r femr, 7thN

This code signifies a non-healing fracture located within the joint capsule of the right femur, specifically an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this previously diagnosed injury, which has failed to unite.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a right femoral neck or head fracture that was initially an open fracture (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and has now been determined to have nonunion. This would be used for encounters related to managing the nonunion, such as surgical planning for revision, bone grafting, or continued conservative management.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the initial injury.
• Verify the fracture location is "intracapsular" (e.g., femoral neck, femoral head).
• This code is for subsequent encounters; use an initial encounter code for the acute injury.