Displ midcervical fx unsp femr, 7thN

This code signifies a non-healing fracture located in the middle portion of the femur, where the bone fragments are no longer in their proper alignment. It specifically applies to severe open fractures (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) that have failed to unite after initial treatment. This indicates a complicated healing process requiring ongoing medical management.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously treated midcervical femur fracture, which was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, is now presenting with documented nonunion. This would be used when the patient is receiving continued care for the nonunion, such as follow-up appointments, further diagnostic imaging, or planning for additional surgical intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the fracture as "midcervical" and "displaced."
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.