Displ midcervical fx r femr, 7thR

This code signifies a right femur fracture located in the middle of the femoral neck, which has healed improperly (malunion) after an initial injury. The original fracture was an open fracture of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), meaning there was significant soft tissue damage and bone exposure. This specific code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the malunion.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is being treated for a malunion of a previously sustained displaced midcervical fracture of the right femur. This includes follow-up appointments, rehabilitation, or further surgical intervention related to the malunion. It specifically applies when the original injury was a severe open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and that the original fracture was a displaced midcervical fracture of the right femur.
• Verify the original open fracture type was IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, as this impacts code selection.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the malunion, not the initial treatment of the fracture or the malunion itself.