Nondisp fx of base of nk of unsp femr, 7thH

This code describes a fracture of the base of the femoral neck that has not shifted from its original position. It specifically indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture of Gustilo type I or II, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care where the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated, non-displaced open fracture (Type I or II) of the base of the femoral neck, and the physician notes that the healing is delayed. This could include clinic visits for wound care, cast changes, or imaging to assess healing progress when the expected timeline for union has been exceeded.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "base of neck" for the fracture site.
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture type I or II, and the current encounter is for delayed healing.
• This code requires an external cause code to describe the circumstances of the injury.