Nondisp fx of base of nk of l femr, 7thP

This code signifies a fracture at the base of the femoral neck on the left side that was initially nondisplaced, but has subsequently healed improperly (malunion) without surgical intervention. The patient is currently in a follow-up period for this closed fracture.

This code is appropriate for documenting a patient presenting for ongoing management or evaluation of a previously treated, non-surgically repaired, nondisplaced left femoral neck fracture that has healed in an unsatisfactory alignment. It applies when the malunion is identified during a subsequent encounter after the initial fracture treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left femur and base of neck.
• Verify the fracture was initially "nondisplaced" and treated as a "closed fracture."
• The "P" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a malunion, not the initial treatment or routine follow-up without complications.