Displ midcervical fx l femur, subs for clos fx w nonunion

This code describes a fracture in the middle portion of the neck of the left femur that has not healed properly (nonunion) after initial treatment. The bone fragments are no longer in their correct anatomical alignment (displaced). This code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific condition.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management, evaluation, or treatment of a displaced midcervical fracture of the left femur that has been diagnosed with nonunion. This applies to situations such as follow-up appointments, physical therapy, or preparation for revision surgery after the initial treatment period.

• Always confirm the laterality (left femur) and the specific location of the fracture (midcervical).
• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and that the fracture is "displaced."
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter for the closed fracture; open fractures would use different codes.