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

This code describes a fracture located in the middle portion of the neck of the left femur that was initially displaced. The current encounter is for ongoing treatment of this fracture, which has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. This indicates a complication where the bone fragments have united in a deformed position.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed midcervical left femur fracture that has united poorly. It specifically applies when the fracture was initially displaced and has now developed a malunion, requiring further management. This would be appropriate for encounters involving assessment, treatment planning, or monitoring of the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed healing" for accurate code selection.
• Verify the laterality (left femur) and the specific location (midcervical) are explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture; initial treatment would use a different code.