Displ midcervical fx l femr, 7thM

This code signifies a fracture in the middle portion of the left femur's neck that has shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture is an open type I or II, meaning there's a break in the skin communicating with the fracture, and it has failed to heal properly in a subsequent treatment period.

This code is appropriate when a patient is returning for follow-up care or ongoing management of a previously treated displaced midcervical left femur fracture. It is crucial that the fracture was initially an open type I or II and is now complicated by nonunion, indicating a failure of bone healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the "subsequent encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the laterality (left femur) and the specific location (midcervical) of the fracture.
• Confirm the original fracture was an open type I or II; this code is not for closed fractures or other open types.